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Attanasio on '19 Crew: 'The chips are all in now'

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:58:00 +0100

Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio missed last week's ribbon-cutting at American Family Fields of Phoenix because of an illness, so Tuesday afforded his first look at what $65 million and 500,000 man hours can build in 9 1/2 months.

Crew brass 'making a statement' with overhauls

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:29:00 +0100

Moose says he's comfortable at 2B upon return

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:55:00 +0100

For the second straight offseason, free agency did not go according to plan for Mike Moustakas. But there are worse things than signing for $10 million, as he did with Milwaukee on a one-year deal Tuesday.

Moustakas back with Crew on 1-year deal

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:58:00 +0100

It was just a day earlier when Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw said he would welcome Mike Moustakas back to the Brewers with open arms, even though it could cost Shaw his primary position.

Moustakas agrees to return to Brewers

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:58:00 +0100

It was just a day earlier when Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw said he would welcome Mike Moustakas back to the Brewers with open arms, even though it could cost Shaw his primary position.

Counsell flush with options from left side

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:33:00 +0100

Manager Craig Counsell referred to it as a "circular" lineup. Others would use the word "length." However one terms it, the Brewers believe the return of Mike Moustakas and the addition of Yasmani Grandal will make the lineup better than it was a year ago.

The Brewers' Spring Training battle to watch

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:20:00 +0100

The next five weeks will see lots of shuffling on Major League rosters. Here are the most intriguing positional battles on each of the 30 MLB clubs.

Moustakas may be Brewers' starting 2B

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:52:00 +0100

It was assumed all offseason that if the Brewers re-signed Mike Moustakas, he would man third base and Travis Shaw would shift back to second. Turns out the team had the opposite alignment in mind.

Reasons for optimism for each MLB club

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 02:02:00 +0100

On this opening week of Spring Training, all 30 Major League teams have one thing in common: optimism. Here's an optimism cheat sheet for each of them.

Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:39:00 +0100

On this opening week of Spring Training, all 30 Major League teams have one thing in common: optimism. Here's an optimism cheat sheet for each of them.

Source: Moustakas agrees to return to Brewers

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:28:00 +0100

Free-agent slugger Mike Moustakas has agreed to return to the Brewers on a one-year contract, pending a physical, MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal said on Sunday. The club has not commented.

Q&A: Crew's pitching coach Hook talks new role

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:26:00 +0100

Patience paid off for new Brewers pitching coach Chris Hook, who earned a promotion to the Major League staff after 11 years coaching in the Minors.

Perez feels great after offseason wrist surgery

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:28:00 +0100

Barring an acquisition before Opening Day, the Brewers are counting on Hernan Perez to help cover second base this season. Perez is hoping that better health helps boost his offensive production.

Crew would welcome Moose 'with open arms'

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 23:26:00 +0100

Brewers fans have been Moose hunting, wondering when veteran third baseman Mike Moustakas will finally escape free agency and find a home. His teammates during the second half of last season are wondering, too.

MVP reports: Yelich welcomes new season

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:52:00 +0100

It was back to baseball on Friday for the reigning National League MVP, and yeah, Christian Yelich knows you're wondering whether he can put up those big numbers again.

Crew plucks righty Jackson from Japan as NRI

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:03:00 +0100

The Brewers on Friday added a reliever who has not pitched in the big leagues since 2015 to camp. But that doesn't mean he has not pitched some big games. It was a Minor League deal with an invitation to big league camp for 31-year-old right-hander Jay Jackson, a one-time Brewers farmhand who was a September callup for San Diego in 2015, before he played the past three years in Japan for the Hiroshima Carp.

Where did Yelich rank on Top 100 Right Now?

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0100

The 2019 MLB season feels so close now. Spring Training has begun. Players are taking the field. So it's time to rank the best of the best.

How will Hader, Crew's bullpen follow stellar '18?

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:36:00 +0100

As the Brewers bring back most of a bullpen that was their best strength, Josh Hader is not the only reliever bidding to build on 2018.

Tomlin excited to join 'forward-thinking' Crew

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:11:00 +0100

When it became clear the Major League contract he'd been seeking wasn't out there, Josh Tomlin started searching for the right fit.

Prospects who should vie for a roster spot

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:36:00 +0100

The 30 prospects below all are getting very long looks this spring with an eye toward breaking camp with the parent club. Even if they start the year in the Minors, they all should get the chance to contribute at some point in the very near future.

20 questions that will define the NL Central

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:35:00 +0100

It was only five years ago that the Cardinals won the National League Central with only 90 wins. Heck, it was only 12 years ago that the Cubs won it with 85, and 13 that the Cardinals won it with 83. Point is: There have been times in recent baseball history that the NL Central was not exactly the toughest gauntlet in the sport. But in 2019, it looks like the scariest division in baseball.

Projected 2019 lineups, rotations for every team

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:51:00 +0100

Spring Training is here, so now is a good time to project what each club's Opening Day lineup and rotation would look like if the season began today. Of course, rosters are still fluid at this point, but with help from all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a roundup of how they might turn out.

9 comeback candidates to root for this season

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0100

A year ago, Danny Farquhar was not going to be in the middle of a spring storyline. That's going to change this spring as he tries to win a spot in the Yankees' bullpen

Brewers make fallen officer their '10th man'

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:04:00 +0100

There is a locker in the Brewers' Spring Training clubhouse with a name you won't find on any roster. The navy blue jersey with "RITTNER" stitched across the top serves as a quiet tribute to Matthew Rittner, the fallen Milwaukee Police Department officer who was laid to rest on Wednesday, on the same day his favorite team reported to camp.

Nelson raring to get started as Brewers report

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:44:00 +0100

Brewers pitchers and catchers formally reported for Spring Training on Wednesday. Is there anyone more eager than Jimmy Nelson to see 2019 off and running?

Burnes vying for Brewers rotation spot

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 02:44:00 +0100

Josh Hader broke into the big leagues as a reliever, found success in that role and never looked back. It looks like another highly regarded prospect, Corbin Burnes, will take a different path.

Brewers overwhelmed by new spring facility

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:57:00 +0100

Following a $60 million renovation, the Brewers on Tuesday christened American Family Fields of Phoenix with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the rebirth of the Brewers' longtime Spring Training home. Players knew it was coming, but the most common reaction to seeing the finished result in person was, "Wow."

30 low-key acquisitions who could pay off big

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:57:00 +0100

Fans and analysts spend the entire offseason speculating where the top free agents could go, but sometimes an under-the-radar pickup can end up making a world of difference. As positional competitions begin to heat up at Spring Training camps this month, MLB.com's beat writers were asked to identify one potentially overlooked acquisition for each of the 30 clubs. Here's who they came up with.

Uniform patch to mark 150 years of pro baseball

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:09:00 +0100

All 30 Major League teams will wear special "MLB 150" patches on their uniforms for the entire 2019 season in honor of the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first openly all-salaried professional baseball team.

Crew's projected roster leaves room for battles

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 02:39:00 +0100

There are few guarantees in baseball, but here's one we have been making with confidence since beginning our too-early roster predictions a couple of years ago: What follows will prove wrong.

Crew's potential roster leaves room for battles

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 02:39:00 +0100

There are few guarantees in baseball, but here's one we have been making with confidence since beginning our too-early roster predictions a couple of years ago: What follows will prove wrong.

Hader ranked No. 3 reliever by MLB Network

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0100

MLB Network's countdown of baseball's best players at each position came to a conclusion with the final installment of the "Top 10 Right Now!" series, featuring the game's top relief pitchers and shortstops.

Lawrie announces deal with Crew on Instagram

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 19:45:00 +0100

Brett Lawrie, who last played in the Majors for the White Sox in 2016, announced on Instagram that he has signed with the Brewers. Specifically, Lawrie has a Minor League deal with an option for 2020, according to a report from Robert Murray of The Athletic. The total value of the deal could reach $7 million.

Crew excited about Grand-al plan behind plate

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0100

The Brewers' offseason addition of Yasmani Grandal could propel Milwaukee to greater heights in 2019.

Inbox: Will Brewers make surprise signing?

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:21:00 +0100

Beat reporter Adam McCalvy discusses the chances of more free-agent siginings and who will play second base.

Crew reportedly adds Tomlin on Minors deal

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:09:00 +0100

With less than a week before pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, the Brewers reportedly added depth on Thursday in former Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin.

For Brewers, is 2019 World Series or bust?

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:53:00 +0100

Milwaukee played the Dodgers to Game 7 of the National League Championship Series and is returning most of its core, including NL MVP Christian Yelich and a crop of emerging pitchers. For many, that means the vision for 2019 is to win at least one more game. World Series or bust.

Here's your guide to Brewers Spring Training

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:09:00 +0100

For restaurant recommendations in the Valley of the Sun, you'll have to look elsewhere. But here's everything else you need to know about Brewers Spring Training.

Brewers announce spring broadcast schedule

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:28:00 +0100

Coming off the third League Championship Series appearance in franchise history, the Brewers on Wednesday unveiled a beefed-up Spring Training broadcast schedule that includes 14 telecasts and 19 games on over-the-air radio.

Get ready to watch: MLB.TV available for 2019

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:55:00 +0100

Spring Training is imminent, Opening Day is within sight and the big league season isn't complete for fans without a subscription to MLB.TV. The most comprehensive streaming service in professional sports is now available for the 2019 season.

Yelich, Cain among top position player duos

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:20:00 +0100

MLB.com looked at each team's two highest-ranked position players in WAR, according to the Steamer projections. Here are the top 10, but keep in mind that things could change once Manny Machado and Bryce Harper find homes.

Brewers send truck to renovated spring home

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:55:00 +0100

With roster additions still a possibility, the Brewers packed a final truck on Tuesday and sent it to Brewers Fields of Phoenix, as the team has dubbed its revamped Spring Training complex.

10 players who you forgot played for Brewers

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 02:34:00 +0100

You conjure an image of Robin Yount and you see him in a Brewers uniform. And then there are the names on the list that follows.

This is the Brewers prospect to watch in camp

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 02:10:00 +0100

The countdown to pitchers and catchers reporting is down to single digits for all 30 MLB clubs, but as exciting as it is to see the return of Major League stars, it's also a time to dream about the next wave of baseball talent.

Nottingham's number retired at California HS

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:30:00 +0100

Before reporting to his fourth Spring Training in the Brewers' system, Jacob Nottingham visited his baseball roots.

Around the Horn: Crew relying on rotation depth

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:51:00 +0100

This is the first in a series of stories examining the Brewers' various positional units as Spring Training approaches. For starters: The rotation.

Players with the most WAR for their current club

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:35:00 +0100

We are looking at the players on each active roster who are making history for their franchises every time they step on the field. We're looking at the player who has compiled the highest WAR (per Baseball Reference) for his current team so far in his career.

Tune in to win Innings Festival VIP package

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:15:00 +0100

It's your chance to win an Innings Music Festival VIP experience! Watch Hot Stove and Intentional Talk on MLB Network for the code word and enter it here each day.

All-Underrated Team includes Shaw

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0100

Everybody throws around the term "underrated" in the world of sports, but nobody knows what it means. It's subjective and relative. Anthony Castrovince unveils the All-Underrated Team for 2019 using specific parameters.

1B Aguilar, CF Cain rank among game's best

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 01:04:00 +0100

MLB Network's countdown of baseball's best players at each position continued with the third installment of the "Top 10 Right Now!" series, featuring the game's top left and center fielders.

Inbox: How's Hiura developing?

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:21:00 +0100

Beat reporter Adam McCalvy fields offseason questions from fans

Each team's best non-Top 100 prospect

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:48:00 +0100

We're bridging the gap between our Top 100 and organizational Top 30 lists this week with a look at each club's next best top prospect who didn't make the Top 100.

Brewers establish award to honor Davey Nelson

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 23:00:00 +0100

The Brewers on Thursday established the Nellie Global Award, which will be presented annually to a Wisconsin resident who works for good on a global scale.

Everything to know about Brewers' closer role

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 02:18:00 +0100

As the 2019 season draws near and rosters take a clearer scope, MLB.com has been examining each club's current construction and projecting how personnels might look on Opening Day.

Nelson reveals blood condition with unborn twins

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:39:00 +0100

Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson took to social media on Monday to share a personal family matter, and along the way offered fans a good reminder that there is more to baseball than balls and strikes.

MLB to honor Jackie Robinson throughout 2019

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:42:00 +0100

Jackie Robinson was born a century ago this Jan. 31. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of baseball's most important pioneers, Major League Baseball has planned a yearlong slate of activities in Robinson's honor.

Young Brewers fan meets Yelich on b-day

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:03:00 +0100

Does it get any better?

Nelson eyes Opening Day job with Brewers

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:55:00 +0100

Brewers right-hander Jimmy Nelson is aiming high after spending all of last season rehabbing from shoulder surgery.

You won't want to miss this Brewers series

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:34:00 +0100

It is not too early -- it is never too early -- to start combing through the 2019 MLB schedule. We are, after all, exactly two months, today, away from the start of the season. It is so close now.

Awards in tow, Yelich reflects on busy offseason

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:16:00 +0100

The offseason is supposed to be for rest, but Christian Yelich has had little of that. On Sunday, he was on the move again.

Yelich honored for NL MVP at BBWAA dinner

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 06:49:00 +0100

The 96th annual New York Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards Dinner was held on Saturday night at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel in Manhattan. As has been tradition, the New York chapter officially presented the BBWAA awards for American League and National League Most Valuable Player, AL and NL Cy Young, AL and NL Rookie of the Year and AL and NL Manager of the Year. MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, chairman of the New York BBWAA, served as master of ceremonies.

Hiura (20) among MLB's Top 100 Prospects

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 01:50:00 +0100

The wait is over. After MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 10 Position lists over the past two weeks, it's time to dive into the Top 100 Prospects, the best of the best.

Top 100 prospects revealed live on MLB Network

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0100

The wait is over. After MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 10 Position lists over the past two weeks, it's time to dive into the Top 100 Prospects, the best of the best.

Cain ranked No. 3 CF right now by Network

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0100

MLB Network's countdown of baseball's best players at each position continued with the third installment of the "Top 10 Right Now!" series, featuring the game's top left and center fielders.

Inbox: Is Crew interested in Marwin Gonzalez?

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:39:00 +0100

Could the Brewers pursue still-available free agent Marwin Gonzalez? Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers this and more in the latest inbox.

Who is Brewers' best prospect in past 15 years?

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:08:00 +0100

Top 100 prospects have turned into Gold Glove and MVP Award winners -- here is the best prospect each MLB organization has had in the past 15 years.

Brewers promote Stearns, extending contract

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:01:00 +0100

Rewarding their architect for ahead-of-schedule success on the field, and moving to protect him from being poached by a larger market, the Brewers on Wednesday promoted David Stearns to president of baseball operations and general manager while extending his contract.

Brewers announce stadium naming rights deal

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:26:00 +0100

The Brewers made a trade Tuesday for a stadium to be named later.

Brewers' rotation if season started today

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:23:00 +0100

We're less than a month away from Spring Training, so it's a good time to project what each club's Opening Day rotation will look like, or at least what it would look like if the season started today. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a roundup of how they might shake out.

Grandal to attend sold-out 'On Deck' Fan Fest

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:18:00 +0100

The Brewers added free-agent pickup Yasmani Grandal to the list of attendees for Sunday's sold-out "On Deck" annual Winter Fan Fest while releasing a detailed schedule of events and autograph sessions.

Hiura leads list of Top 10 2B prospects

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:46:00 +0100

Our new list of MLB's Top 10 second-base prospects has several players nearly ready for the big leagues, as well as some familiar names, with Keston Hiura and Luis Urias headlining the five holdovers from last year's list.

Hiura among MLB's Top 10 2B prospects

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:46:00 +0100

Here is each team's next Hall of Famer

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:53:00 +0100

With the 2019 Hall of Fame class being finalized this week, let's guess the next Hall of Famer to wear each team's hat on his plaque.

Thames impressed on 'Masked Singer' in Korea

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:19:00 +0100

He played the hits!

Inbox: Is this lineup Crew's best ever vs. RHP?

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:22:00 +0100

Will next season's lineup be the Brewers' best yet vs. right-handed pitchers? Beat reporter Adam McCalvy fields offseason questions from fans

30 best defensive prospects -- 1 for each team

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 04:30:00 +0100

MLB Pipeline recently unveiled it's annual All-Defense Team, but there were only so many spots to fill. It made us realize there were so many outstanding defenders across all 30 organizations. Evaluating defense is still very much subjective, with metrics measuring fielding still imperfect. Still, each system has glovework that stands out more than others, and we considered many to present one best defender from each organization.

Top prospect Hiura leads Crew's camp invites

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:12:00 +0100

The Brewers invited nine Minor League players to Major League Spring Training on Wednesday, a group headlined by top prospect Keston Hiura.

First Spring Training workout dates for all clubs

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:37:00 +0100

Major League Baseball has revealed the first Spring Training workout dates for pitchers and catchers and those for the full squads for all 30 clubs. MLB also announced game times for all Cactus and Grapefruit League action in February and March.

The MLB.com Hall of Fame ballot results are ...

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 02:30:00 +0100

Six MLB.com writers were among those eligible to cast ballots in the 2019 Hall of Fame vote conducted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. As many as four candidates -- and possibly more -- could be elected, according to the public ballots amassed online. Here's a look at how the six voted.

How MLB.com writers voted in HOF balloting

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 02:30:00 +0100

Brewers On Deck ready for pumped-up fan base

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:47:00 +0100

The annual Brewers On Deck event is sold out, a strong indication of fans' interest after the club's deep postseason run last year. Those in attendance will find a large contingent of Brewers players, coaches, alumni and staff taking part in the fan fest, too.

Grandal ready to wow Brewer Nation

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:47:00 +0100

The Brewers formally introduced free agent Yasmani Grandal as their newest catcher Tuesday in a press conference at Miller Park.

Brewers introduce Grandal at press conference

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:57:00 +0100

The Brewers formally introduced free agent Yasmani Grandal as their newest catcher Tuesday in a press conference at Miller Park.

Each team's lineup if season started today

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 02:25:00 +0100

We're less than a month away from Spring Training, so it's a good time to project what each club's Opening Day lineup will look like, or at least what it would look like if the season started today.

Grandal is biggest offseason upgrade at catcher

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0100

As quiet as the offseason has seemed at times, there have been some important additions. With that in mind, here is a position-by-position look at which teams have done the most to upgrade weak spots, taking into account both their 2018 production (or lack thereof) and '19 outlook.

Grandal joins Brewers on one-year deal

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:57:00 +0100

Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal has agreed to a one-year contract with the Brewers, a deal that reportedly includes a mutual option for 2020.

MLB stars, celebs take field for CA fire victims

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:46:00 +0100

Green shoots now carpet the scarred Santa Monica Mountains, nature's initial healing from the deadly November Woolsey Fire. But nature can heal only so much, and Malibu residents Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun, Mike Moustakas and Mike Attanasio wondered soon after the blaze: What can we do?

The 1 player most likely to be a Brewer in 2025

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:17:00 +0100

Today at the Thirty, we attempt to pick the one player on each team's current 40-man roster who is most likely to still be on that roster in six years.

How Brewers could improve from within in '19

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:30:00 +0100

The Hot Stove is one way for teams to improve, but sometimes the answers can be found right within their own rosters. Here are the prospects and returning stars that MLB.com is looking forward to seeing most in 2019.

Petricka joins Brewers' bullpen with 1-year deal

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:37:00 +0100

Free-agent reliever Jake Petricka signed a one-year contract with the Brewers on Saturday. The deal adds another 95-plus mph fastball to Milwaukee's pool of bullpen candidates.

Inbox: What should fans expect from Grandal?

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:15:00 +0100

Beat reporter Adam McCalvy fields questions from Crew fans in the latest edition of Brewers Inbox.

Crew inks 6 remaining arb-eligible players

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 22:11:00 +0100

The Brewers' "file and trial" strategy proved effective once again in promoting deal-making on Friday, as the team and all six of its remaining arbitration-eligible players settled on one-year contracts at the filing deadline rather than take their differences to a hearing room.

Three questions for Crew with Grandal in mix

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:10:00 +0100

The Brewers are not expected to finalize their surprise one-year agreement with free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal until next week, giving us some time to ponder what it means for the rest of Milwaukee's offseason.

Source: Grandal agrees to deal with Brewers

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:02:00 +0100

Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brewers, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi on Wednesday night.

Star-studded softball game to aid CA fire victims

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:53:00 +0100

What started as a series of text messages has grown into a star-studded event overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, when National League MVP Award winner Christian Yelich and some famous friends will gather for a good cause.

Yelich takes mighty whiffs in softball cage

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:28:00 +0100

It's tougher than it looks.

Petricka reportedly joining Brewers' bullpen

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:40:00 +0100

The agency representing free-agent reliever Jake Petricka confirmed via Twitter that he'd reached an agreement with the Brewers, as first reported Tuesday by The Athletic. The deal adds another 95-plus mph fastball to Milwaukee's pool of bullpen candidates.

Petricka joining Brewers' bullpen mix

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:40:00 +0100

1 question for each club before Spring Training

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:59:00 +0100

Believe it or not, we're only a little more than one month away from Spring Training.

The nastiest pitches to face, as voted by players

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:44:00 +0100

Big league pitching, at large, is at some sort of zenith of nastiness at the moment. But which specific pitcher's specific pitch is the nastiest of all right now?

Brewers acquire three prospects for Broxton

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 19:51:00 +0100

The Brewers traded outfielder Keon Broxton to the Mets on Saturday for emerging righty reliever Bobby Wahl and two young prospects in pitcher Adam Hill and infielder Felix Valerio.

Brewers add Spangenberg to infield mix

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:13:00 +0100

The Brewers on Friday finalized a $1.2 million, one-year contract for Cory Spangenberg, who primarily appeared at second base for the Padres last season. But that didn't end the team's search at the position.

Inbox: Will Crew re-examine rotation model?

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:00:00 +0100

Is a piggyback system feasible for the Brewers? Adam McCalvy answers this and more in the latest Inbox.

Howell is Brewers' fastest prospect

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 02:30:00 +0100

Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum identify MLB's fastest prospects -- the best base-stealers and top defenders -- in each organization.

2 Brewers among prospects who drove ball best

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:12:00 +0100

In this second installment of this stats-based series, Mike Rosenbaum breaks down the crop of last years most successful hitters -- specifically the prospects who drove the ball most consistently.

30 resolutions: A pledge for every team in '19

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 02:00:00 +0100

In the spirit of optimism that the New Year brings, today at the Thirty, we give each MLB team one resolution for 2019.

Three key items remain on Brewers' to-do list

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:35:00 +0100

The way Brewers manager Craig Counsell sees it, when you're a winning ballclub, it gets harder to improve on the roster. But that's not a bad thing, he says.

Each team's best defensive play of 2018

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 01:38:00 +0100

Great defensive plays can leave us awe-inspired and wanting more. As we look back on the 2018 season with the help of each MLB.com beat writer, here is each club's top defensive play of the year.

10 pitchers who made impressive debuts in '18

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:32:00 +0100

While there were numerous pitchers who tasted success in their initial MLB opportunities, here are 10 who stand out not only for their results, but also the way in which they produced those results

Inbox: What are the Brewers' plans for 2B?

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:38:00 +0100

Beat reporter Adam McCalvy fields questions from Crew fans in the latest edition of Brewers Inbox.

10 historic performances from 2018

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 01:45:00 +0100

Much of the focus in baseball right now is on who will sign where, and what will happen next year. But as 2018 winds down, it's worth taking one last look at the players who made history on the field last season. There were a lot of amazing performances, but here are 10 that could remain extraordinary years down the road.

One holiday gift for every team

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 01:05:00 +0100

It's Christmas! We want to get your team presents. Thus, today, we look at giving a Christmas gift for all 30 teams, a player who fits something the team needs and is realistically available during this Hot Stove season.

The best wins of 2018 for all 30 teams

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0100

When we look back at the 2018 season, we see countless memorable moments from an exciting MLB campaign. But each club had one signature victory, in many cases embodying its season. With the help of each MLB.com beat writer, here is each club's best win of '18.

Crew lands Gamel, deals Santana to Seattle

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 01:26:00 +0100

Domingo Santana was sent to Seattle for outfielder Ben Gamel and Minor League reliever Noah Zavolas in a trade that added a left-handed bat to Milwaukee's outfield mix and provided some closure for Santana, who had been the subject of trade rumors ever since the Brewers acquired star outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich prior to last season.

Suter cherishes family during holiday season

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:16:00 +0100

Brent Suter, one of the most energetic players on the Brewers' roster, was forced to watch the club's postseason run from the sidelines. But the year ended with the biggest blessing of all, which Suter talked about during our annual holiday Q&A.

Brewers reportedly set to sign Spangenberg

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 03:56:00 +0100

The Brewers were closing in on their first Major League free-agent acquisition of this offseason on Thursday by agreeing to sign former Padres infielder Cory Spangenberg to a one-year deal, two sources confirmed to MLB.com.

Lutz poised to break out in 2019

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 02:01:00 +0100

Who could be the top prospects with breakout 2019 campaigns? William Boor, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum provide one candidate from each organization.

MLB, MLBPA reach deal with Cuban Federation

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:26:00 +0100

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) jointly announced today an agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation (FCB) that will provide Cuban baseball players with a safe and legal path to sign with a Major League Club.

Check out these Crew-inspired hockey jerseys

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:35:00 +0100

Baseball on ice!

The stats say: Erceg poised to take off in '19

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:03:00 +0100

Mike Rosenbaum identifies hitters who have the potential to make developmental strides in 2019. That could mean a full-blown breakout campaign for some players, while for others it could simply mean a return to form after a down year.

Brewers add 2nd Rookie affiliate in Arizona

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:20:00 +0100

The Brewers will field a second team in the Rookie Arizona League in 2019, farm director Tom Flanagan confirmed, giving them seven North American affiliates for the first time, and nine Minor League clubs in all.

Crew fan fave Dillard signs with Rangers

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 20:17:00 +0100

After 16 seasons with the Brewers, fan favorite Tim Dillard is moving on. The right-hander signed a Minor League contract with Texas on Monday.

Brewers acquire lefty Claudio from Texas

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:18:00 +0100

Milwaukee sent its Competitive Balance pick in next year's Draft -- No. 40 overall -- to the Rangers for 26-year-old left-handed reliever Alex Claudio, who offers multi-inning flexibility and comes with three years of club control, plus at least one Minor League option. He filled a need after Milwaukee opted to non-tender lefties Dan Jennings and Xavier Cedeno last month.

Brewers acquire lefty Claudio from Rangers

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:18:00 +0100

The Rangers traded left-handed reliever Alex Claudio to the Brewers in exchange for a Competitive Round A Draft pick on Thursday. The pick is expected to be the 39th overall.

Everything you need for today's Rule 5 Draft

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 05:14:00 +0100

Every year, the Winter Meetings unofficially conclude with the Rule 5 Draft. It might not be the headline-grabber of a blockbuster trade or free-agent signing, but every year, teams do find talent via this avenue. And recent history shows that many of the players selected are coming to a big league stadium near you next season.

Crew staying patient despite NL Central moves

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:36:00 +0100

When one looks at the division as a whole, the NL Central may be baseball's most complete in terms of competitiveness from top to bottom. The Brewers' task is to remain on top, but this winter, the plan for doing business is to remain patient.

Everything you need for Thursday's Rule 5 Draft

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:21:00 +0100

Brewers, Nelson agree to terms, avoid arbitration

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:39:00 +0100

The Brewers scratched an item off their winter to-do list Wednesday by signing right-hander Jimmy Nelson to a $3.7 million contract, avoiding arbitration with a pitcher who missed all of last season while rehabbing from right shoulder surgery.

5 takeaways from Counsell's Meetings Q&A

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:03:00 +0100

Brewers manager Craig Counsell, whose club has shifted more often than any other National League team in each of the past three seasons, mounted a spirited defense of the practice on Tuesday during his annual question-and-answer Winter Meetings media session.

Brewers could eye upgrade with catcher Ramos

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 19:01:00 +0100

Brewers officials had what a baseball source characterized as a "very good" meeting on Monday with free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos, who is on hand with his representatives at the Winter Meetings to meet with teams.

Brewers taking it slower at these Meetings

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 04:13:00 +0100

It would be a "different" kind of offseason for the Brewers, general manager David Stearns said, meaning a much quieter one compared to his frenetic overhaul of the roster in his first months on the job or the blockbuster deals that brought Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich to Milwaukee last winter.

MVP meetup among Crew's auction items

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:13:00 +0100

Meet the MVP or grill the manager? These Brewers experiences are among dozens of unique items up for bid in Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings charity auction.

Hiura makes AFL's Top Prospects team

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:32:00 +0100

The Arizona Fall League announced its 2018 Top Prospects team on Monday morning.

Every team's Winter Meetings wish list

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 14:58:00 +0100

Baseball's annual Winter Meetings are set to begin on Monday in Las Vegas, and that means Hot Stove season is about to really kick into high gear. Here are the biggest needs for each of the 30 MLB clubs.

Each team's needs entering Winter Meetings

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0100

Every team's current franchise icon

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 02:04:00 +0100

Today, we look at the franchise icons for each team -- the guy who, if he were traded, would break the hearts of the local fans.

Here are Winter Meetings FAQs to know

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 23:29:00 +0100

With the 2018 Winter Meetings about to begin at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Monday, here's a primer on what this annual event is all about.

How might Crew fill needs at Winter Meetings?

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:17:00 +0100

The excitement of October at Miller Park has made way to the quietest start to an offseason in Brewers GM David Stearns' fourth winter at the helm. Will that change when the baseball world converges in Las Vegas for the annual Winter Meetings?

Crew signs catcher Gosewisch to Minors deal

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:48:00 +0100

After losing Triple-A catchers Jett Bandy and Christian Bethancourt to free agency in the wake of productive seasons, the Brewers moved to restore some depth to the position Friday by striking a Minor League deal with veteran backstop Tuffy Gosewisch that includes an invitation to big league Spring Training camp.

Each team's best 1st-rounder of the past decade

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:04:00 +0100

The release of the 2019 Draft Top 50 list had the MLB Pipeline staff thinking about Drafts in years past. Teams always want to get that first pick right and there have been some real home runs hit in the first round.

Inbox: Do Brewers need to add to rotation?

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:22:00 +0100

Beat reporter Adam McCalvy fields questions from Crew fans in the latest edition of Brewers Inbox.

These are the top 50 prospects for the '19 Draft

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 06:41:00 +0100

The crop of talent for the 2019 Draft appears to be one of the most imbalanced in recent memory. Quality position prospects abound all over the diamond, while question marks surround the best pitchers available.

Which division is the most interesting right now?

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0100

The Hot Stove is on high in the NL East, which now has four teams that clearly aim to compete for a postseason berth in 2019 (sorry, Marlins fans). That puts it atop this list of the most interesting divisions, which takes into account offseason activity and likely competitiveness next season.

Depth in 2B market gives Brewers options

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:03:00 +0100

Last week's decision to non-tender Jonathan Schoop means the Brewers need a second baseman. But so far, general manager David Stearns has said more about who will not fill that position on Opening Day than he has revealed about who will.

Brewers cut ties with Schoop, two relievers

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:45:00 +0100

David Stearns and the Brewers opted to non-tender underperforming infielder Jonathan Schoop rather than take him through a salary-arbitration process.

Nelson on track for spring after year of rehab

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:45:00 +0100

Brewers right-hander Jimmy Nelson, who missed all of 2018 while rehabbing from major surgery on his right shoulder, updated his progress during an MLB Network appearance Friday.

Photo of Day: Boban towers over NL MVP

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:02:00 +0100

Good thing he picked baseball.

These top prospects could draw trade interest

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:29:00 +0100

Which prospects are realistic candidates to be traded this offseason? Here is a look at one player from each organization.

These notable names could become FAs

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:47:00 +0100

There are several interesting decisions clubs will face as the deadline approaches, which could result in several players hitting the free-agent market should they not receive a contract for the 2019 season.

10 biggest trades in Brewers history

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:48:00 +0100

The best trade in Brewers history is easy, since it's not every franchise that can point to acquiring a Hall of Famer, a borderline Hall of Famer and the next year's Cy Young Award winner in the same swap.

Brewers face non-tender deadline with Schoop

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:04:00 +0100

The Brewers are nearing decision time with a long list of arbitration-eligible players, including their trickiest case in years, infielder Jonathan Schoop.

Crew brings Kratz back on 1-year deal

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:41:00 +0100

After the most fulfilling of his 17 professional seasons, Erik Kratz is coming back for another year with the Brewers.

Brewers bring Kratz back on 1-year deal

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:41:00 +0100

After the most fulfilling of his 17 professional seasons, Erik Kratz is coming back for another year with the Brewers.

Thames flexes with custom Thor axe

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:43:00 +0100

Call down the thunder!

Hiura among top performers of AFL season

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 01:47:00 +0100

MLB's best prospect, Blue Jay's Vlad Jr., and best pitching prospect, Astros' Forrest Whitley, are among the top performers from this year's Arizona Fall League season.

Hiura among AFL's Top 25 prospects

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 01:47:00 +0100

MLB's best prospect, Blue Jay's Vlad Jr., and best pitching prospect, Astros' Forrest Whitley, are among the top performers from this year's Arizona Fall League season.

Inbox: Is it reasonable to expect a 'big' move?

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:55:00 +0100

Is it reasonable to expect the Brewers to make a "big" roster move this offseason? Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers this question and more in his latest Inbox.

Hiura makes Pipeline's All-AFL Team

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:04:00 +0100

Since the Arizona Fall League wrapped up last Saturday, MLB Pipeline has been finding a variety of ways to analyze who stood out in the league's 27th season. There's been a story on breakout prospects as well as a look at the top Statcast performances. An AFL Top 25 prospects list is in the works.

1 non-tender candidate for all 30 teams

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 03:29:00 +0100

With more than 200 players eligible for salary arbitration this offseason, the Nov. 30 deadline to tender contracts figures to present myriad decisions to club executives around the Majors.

30 intriguing Rule 5 prospects -- 1 for each team

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 03:53:00 +0100

Who are the most intriguing candidates to be taken in the Rule 5 Draft? Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum provide one candidate from each organization.

Santana hit Brewers' longest home run

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 20:16:00 +0100

The launch of Statcast has given us a whole new tool to answer the age-old question: "How far did that home run go?" Here's a look at the longest homers hit by each of the 30 MLB clubs since Statcast began tracking home run distances at the start of the 2015 season.

Here's a player to be thankful for on each team

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:01:00 +0100

You don't need 119 wins to appreciate your favorite team. Every fan has plenty to be thankful for, and on this Thanksgiving week, here's one player from each team we feel that way about:

Thankful Braun helping out in Milwaukee, Cali

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:25:00 +0100

Ryan Braun had more than the usual reasons to give thanks as he helped the Brewers kick off the holiday season.

Brewers add Supak, Stokes to 40-man roster

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:18:00 +0100

The Brewers added right-hander Trey Supak and outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. to their 40-man roster on Tuesday to shield them from next month's Rule 5 Draft, but they also left unprotected three others on MLB Pipeline's list of Milwaukee's top prospects.

Brewers name Hook pitching coach, fill out staff

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:11:00 +0100

There is much work ahead for new Brewers hitting coach Andy Haines and pitching coach Chris Hook, both of whom were named to their posts Monday. Hook, 50, replaces pitching coach Derek Johnson, who left the Brewers before they could renew his contract, and took the pitching post with the Reds.

Brewers Minor League affiliate feeling the Vibes

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:49:00 +0100

The chillest team in the Minor Leagues.

See who's new on the 2019 Hall of Fame ballot

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:07:00 +0100

With the Baseball Writers' Association of America electing a record 16 candidates over the past five years, including at least two per year, Cooperstown has been plenty busy in recent summers. While plenty of holdovers remain on the ballot, the clock continues to tick on their candidacies, and this year's voting figures to say a lot about their ultimate chances of being elected.

Next year's top free agents -- 1 for each team

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:02:00 +0100

Free-agent season is just getting started, and one of the challenges of assessing free agents sometimes can be separating what they did in the last year of their most recent contract and what they can expect to do in the future.

Brewers' standouts in AFLchampionship

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 03:16:00 +0100

From Jordan Yamamoto's scoreless start to Braxton Davidson's walk-off homer, here are some standout prospects from the Arizona Fall League championship game.

Brewers' standouts in AFL championship

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 03:16:00 +0100

From Jordan Yamamoto's scoreless start to Braxton Davidson's walk-off homer, here are some standout prospects from the Arizona Fall League championship game.

Brewers' Hiura named AFL MVP

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:41:00 +0100

Keston Hiura hit in college, has hit everywhere he's played in the Minors and continued to rake in the Arizona Fall League, where he was named league MVP.

AFL hitting machine Hiura named league MVP

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:41:00 +0100

Keston Hiura hit in college, has hit everywhere he's played in the Minors and continued to rake in the Arizona Fall League, where he was named league MVP.

LIVE: Watch Hiura, Brewers in AFL title game

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:12:00 +0100

Watch Keston Hiura and the Brewers' Arizona Fall League contingent in the AFL championship game.

30 ROY candidates for 2019 -- 1 for each team

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:24:00 +0100

In 2018, Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. entered the season as Rookie of the Year contenders, if not front-runners, in each league. But sometimes Rookies of the Year come on unexpectedly. With that in mind, here is a potential ROY candidate from each organization.

Watch Brewers prospects in AFL title game

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 20:49:00 +0100

The Peoria Javelinas and Salt River Rafters feature the Arizona Fall League's two most talented rosters, two best offenses and two leading candidates for the circuit's Joe Black MVP Award. On Saturday, they'll settle who has the better team.

Watch Brewers prospects in AFL tile game

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 20:49:00 +0100

Which Brewers prospects get 40-man spots?

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:13:00 +0100

By Tuesday, all teams will have decided who deserves a spot on their 40-man rosters. Those Minor Leaguers who are eligible but not put on the roster will be exposed to be taken by the other 29 teams in the Rule 5 Draft, which will take place at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, on Thursday. Dec. 13.

Yelich crowned MVP in first year with Crew

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:53:00 +0100

Brewers right fielder Christian Yelich was a near-unanimous choice for the 2018 National League MVP Award, getting 29 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America to win in a landslide over runner-up Javier Baez of the Cubs and third-place finisher Nolan Arenado of the Rockies.

5 amazing facts about your 2018 MVPs

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:27:00 +0100

Outfielders Mookie Betts of the Red Sox and Christian Yelich of the Brewers enjoyed sensational 2018 seasons, showing off well-rounded skill sets that helped lift their clubs to the postseason and earn them Most Valuable Player Awards.

When did Yelich, Betts have MVP moments?

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:01:00 +0100

Everybody needs an MVP moment.

Yelich crowned MVP in career year with Crew

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:56:00 +0100

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was named the National League MVP on Thursday after helping his team lead the NL with 96 wins and return to the playoffs for the first time in 2011. Yelich beat out Cubs second baseman Javier Baez and Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Hiura hits fifth Fall League home run

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 04:51:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Wednesday.

Eovaldi's elite velocity would upgrade Crew

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 02:32:00 +0100

Nathan Eovaldi's velocity makes him stand out from nearly all starting pitchers -- but especially from the others in this free-agent class. Eovaldi's fastball averaged 97.1 mph in 2018, much faster than the other top available starters. Here are five teams that would be a perfect home for Eovaldi's electric fastball.

The case for each NL MVP finalist

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:13:00 +0100

The finalists in the 2018 National League Most Valuable Player Award race include a perennial MVP candidate and a pair of stars who ascended to superstar status last season.

Yelich's stats do the talking in NL MVP race

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:10:00 +0100

It sounds simple, selecting a winner of the Most Valuable Player Award. Often, it's not. This year in the National League, it is particularly not.

Yelich learns MVP fate tonight on MLB Network

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:01:00 +0100

BBWAA awards week wraps up tonight with the announcement of each league's most valuable player at 5 p.m. CT on MLB Network.

Yelich learns MVP fate Thursday at 7 CT

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:01:00 +0100

BBWAA awards week wraps up Thursday with the announcement of each league's most valuable player at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

Hiura discusses AFL, Brewers' success

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:02:00 +0100

On this week's Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Tim McMaster are joined by Brewers prospect Keston Hiura, who discusses the success he's had in the Arizona Fall League and how much he enjoyed watching the Brewers' postseason run.

Hiura stays hot, drives in two in AFL action

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:23:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Tuesday:

Counsell 2nd to Snitker for NL Manager of Year

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100

While the Brewers fell a game short of the World Series this time, Craig Counsell's work managing his boyhood team brought him within a whisker of winning the Baseball Writers' Association of America's National League Manager of the Year Award. Counsell finished second behind Atlanta's Brian Snitker, the BBWAA announced Tuesday.

Hiura among early '19 ROY candidates

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:56:00 +0100

Here's our early picks for possible 2019 Rookie of the Year candidates.

Grisham hits game-tying triple in AFL on Monday

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 03:21:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Monday.

A case for each NL Manager of the Year finalist

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:22:00 +0100

The Dodgers may have represented the National League in the World Series for the second straight season, but the remainder of the NL Division Series field was comprised of a trio of more unexpected teams led by this year's finalists for NL Manager of the Year. Brian Snitker's Braves overcame the Nationals and Phillies to reach the postseason ahead of schedule, while Bud Black's Rockies took the next step with a win over the Cubs in the NL Wild Card Game. But most significantly, Craig Counsell an

NL MOY winner to be announced Tuesday

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:08:00 +0100

Baseball Writers' Association of America awards week is upon us, beginning with Monday night's 6 p.m. ET announcement on MLB Network of the American League and National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year winners. The subsequent announcements of the AL and NL Managers of the Year (Tuesday), Cy Young Awards (Wednesday) and Most Valuable Player Awards (Thursday) are all scheduled for the same time and channel.

Hiura doubles, collects two hits in Fall League

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 23:25:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Saturday:

Sanchez earns first AFL win after two scoreless

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Friday:

Who will be dealt? Each team's top trade chip

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:53:00 +0100

Free agency will garner most of the headlines during baseball's Hot Stove season, but this is also a time for MLB's general managers to discuss a plethora of trade options. Some clubs may be looking to shed salary, while others could be looking ahead at next year's free agents. One thing is certain: Teams are more willing to trade than ever before, meaning we'll see a number of moves in the weeks and months ahead.

These are each team's top trade candidates

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:53:00 +0100

Hiura named Brewers' best power prospect

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 03:16:00 +0100

Who will form the next wave of young sluggers? Here, we identify the top power-hitting prospect in each organization, focusing on usable power (translatable into home run production) as opposed to simply raw power.

Yelich wins second Silver Slugger Award

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 23:10:00 +0100

Among the most prestigious annual honors for hitters in Major League Baseball, the Silver Slugger Awards for 2018 are being unveiled on MLB Network.

Yelich reacts after shooting in hometown

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:04:00 +0100

Wednesday's shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, Calif., that claimed the lives of at least 12 people hit home for Brewers star Christian Yelich, who grew up in that Los Angeles suburb and attended high school less than five miles away.

Free-agent signings each team can be proud of

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 02:56:00 +0100

We look at the best free-agent signings for each team this century.

Brewers prospect Pinero juggles on Instagram

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 02:16:00 +0100

Just wow, man.

What'll Crew do with Schoop? Here are 3 options

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 01:10:00 +0100

Brewers general manager David Stearns said he expects a more modest offseason this year. His first big decision could be what to do with infielder Jonathan Schoop.

Yelich has bus in Milwaukee named after him

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 23:22:00 +0100

All aboard.

Thames meets a hedgehog while in Japan

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:10:00 +0100

Wait, what?

Wilson triples, homers in Fall League

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:16:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Tuesday:

Brewers' all-time retired numbers

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 20:23:00 +0100

The Brewers' list of retired numbers includes their founder, an all-time great who returned to finish his career where it began and three members of the 1982 American League pennant winners. All are Hall of Famers, and their uniform numbers will never be donned again.

Yelich, Counsell up for NL MVP, Manager of Year

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:39:00 +0100

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is a finalist to become the fifth league MVP in Brewers history, and manager Craig Counsell has a chance to be the franchise's first manager of the year when the Baseball Writers' Association of American hands out its hardware next week.

Hiura drives in three in Monday's AFL action

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:03:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Monday:

Counsell named finalist for NL Manager of Year

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 23:16:00 +0100

It's MLB awards season, and the Baseball Writers' Association of America are revealing the three finalists in each category for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year on MLB Network right now.

One potential free-agent target for every club

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:19:00 +0100

Here's a rundown of one free agent each club might be most likely to sign this offseason, excluding players who were on their roster last season.

The 2018 Gold Glove Award winners are ...

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:53:00 +0100

Major League Baseball's top defensive players are being honored with the unveiling of the 2018 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, live on ESPN.

Here's what Brewers did in the Fall Stars Game

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 06:44:00 +0100

Some of the brightest up-and-coming talent in the Minor League ranks took the field Saturday for the AFL's Fall Stars Game in Surprise, Ariz.

LIVE: Watch Hiura in AFL Fall Stars Game

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:10:00 +0100

Keston Hiura is representing the Brewers in the Arizona Fall League's 13th annual Fall Stars Game. Watch live as the best prospects in the AFL square off on MLB Network and MLB.com.

Brewers reportedly hire Haines as hitting coach

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 19:36:00 +0100

The Brewers have reportedly hired 41-year-old Andy Haines their new hitting coach. Haines began managing in professional baseball at 30 and spent last season as assistant hitting coach for the rival Cubs.

Grisham goes 2-for-2 with an RBI in AFL

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 01:53:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Friday.

Team-by-team guide to AFL's Fall Stars

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:56:00 +0100

The Arizona Fall League's 12th annual Fall Stars Game will be broadcast live on MLB Network and streamed live on MLB.com Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Here's a team-by-team guide to the prospects who will take the AFL's biggest stage:

Olczak fans five in Thursday's AFL action

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 06:32:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Thursday.

These players could get qualifying offers today

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0100

Teams have until 5 p.m. ET to extend their prospective free agents a qualifying offer -- a one-year contract worth $17.9 million (the amount is the mean salary of MLB's 125 highest-paid players).

Vogt elects free agency, open to Crew return

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:41:00 +0100

Veteran catcher Stephen Vogt, in the midst of rehabbing from right shoulder surgery, joined the list of MLB free agents Thursday after the Brewers reinstated him from the 60-day disabled list and outrighted him from the 40-man roster.

Brewers pitchers weigh in on Johnson's exit

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:17:00 +0100

If there was anything behind Brewers pitching coach Derek Johnson's decision to take on the same role with the Reds other than a new challenge and a lucrative contract, it would be news to some of the Brewers pitchers with whom he was closest.

Crew eyes pitching coach as Johnson departs

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:05:00 +0100

The Brewers sustained a stunning departure on Wednesday, and it wasn't a player heading into free agency. Highly-regarded pitching coach Derek Johnson left the organization for a job elsewhere, GM David Stearns confirmed. A source confirmed that Johnson will be the new pitching coach for the Reds.

Crew exercises Jeffress' club option

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:22:00 +0100

The Brewers on Wednesday exercised a club option to bring back reliever Jeremy Jeffress for $3.175 million in 2019, a decision that came as little surprise after the 31-year-old right-hander ranked among MLB's best relievers during the regular season.

Hiura continues to rake in Arizona Fall League

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 02:43:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Tuesday.

Every team's biggest free-agent regret

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:06:00 +0100

No deal is truly a disaster, of course: Even the worst "busts" provide value for a team. But we'd all do some things differently if we had a chance to do them over again. With that in mind, we look at the most regrettable free-agent decision ever for each MLB team.

Moustakas, Soria elect free agency

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 23:47:00 +0100

Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas and right-handed reliever Joakim Soria have declined their mutual options and have elected to become free agents.

This is each club's biggest offseason need

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:30:00 +0100

The coming weeks and months will be an opportunity for all 30 teams to make themselves better for the 2019 season, whether they're swimming in the deep end of the free-agent pool or wading in the shallow end. The beauty of free agency is that there are all types of players available depending on what a team's needs are.

Hiura notches 3rd straight multi-hit game in AFL

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 01:49:00 +0100

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Monday:

Several key Brewers have contract options

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:39:00 +0100

With the final pitch of the World Series, Major League Baseball's offseason was off and running. Pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Wade Miley and outfielder Curtis Granderson became free agents on Monday morning, and the Brewers used one of those 40-man roster openings to add outfield prospect Tyrone Taylor.

Cain wins Fielding Bible Award at center

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:44:00 +0100

The Fielding Bible Awards, which are regarded as the next highest defensive honor after the Gold Glove Awards, were announced on Monday, with half of the winners taking home hardware for the first time.

Hiura to rep Crew in AFL's Fall Stars Game

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:05:00 +0100

Highlighted by baseball's top-ranked hitting and pitching prospects -- Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Houston's Forrest Whitley -- a dozen of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects will take the field on Saturday in the Arizona Fall League's 13th annual Fall Stars Game. The star-studded affair will be broadcast live on MLB Network and streamed on MLB.com at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. MST.

Guerra to represent MLB in Japan All-Star Series

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:02:00 +0100

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) jointly announced today the expected MLB roster for the 2018 Japan All-Star Series with Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The roster, which is subject to change, accompanies this press release. The All-Star Series will feature seven games (including one exhibition) across Japan from November 8th-15th.

Guerra to rep MLB in Japan All-Star Series

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:02:00 +0100

Hader wins NL Reliever of the Year Award

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 01:05:00 +0200

The story of the 2018 MLB season couldn't be told without mention of Mariners closer Edwin Diaz and Brewers super-reliever Josh Hader, and the two were justly rewarded for their efforts as the American and National League Relievers of the Year, presented by the Hartford.

Yelich, J.D. named 2018 Aaron Award winners

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:56:00 +0200

On Friday, Christian Yelich and J.D. Martinez were announced as the National League and American League winners of the 2018 Hank Aaron Award.

Hiura staying hot, getting reps at 2nd in AFL

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:34:00 +0200

Keston Hiura, the Brewers' top prospect (No. 30 overall), owner of a 70-grade hit tool, led NCAA Division I hitters with a .442 average as a junior before the Brewers selected him ninth overall in the 2017 Draft. In his pro debut, Hiura hit .371, and in his first full season he reached Double-A and hit .293.

Hiura belts 3rd AFL HR in comeback victory

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:21:00 +0200

Keston Hiura, the Brewers' No. 1 prospect, again showed why he's one of the best hitters in the Arizona Fall League this yea

Brewers hitting coach Coles resigns

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:45:00 +0200

The Brewers need a new hitting coach after Darnell Coles resigned this week following his fourth season on the job. Brewers GM David Stearns also announced Thursday that the club has declined to renew the contracts of bullpen coach Lee Tunnell and longtime head athletic trainer Dan Wright for 2019.

Four Brewers among Gold Glove finalists

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:25:00 +0200

Fans got a sneak peek at Major League Baseball's upcoming awards season on Thursday with the unveiling of the finalists for this year's Gold Glove Awards.

1 free agent that each team could re-sign

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:06:00 +0200

Here's a look at all 30 teams (well, 29, anyway) and which incumbent could make the most sense to return for 2019.

Here's what Brewers did in AFL on Wednesday

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 02:50:00 +0200

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Wednesday.

Yelich takes home Milwaukee BBWAA MVP

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:05:00 +0200

Christian Yelich took home most valuable player and top newcomer honors when the Milwaukee chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America announced its 2018 Brewers award winners on Wednesday.

Here's what Brewers did in the AFL on Tuesday

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:50:00 +0200

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Tuesday.

Brewers reflect on falling short, promising future

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:59:00 +0200

Tuesday was a day to look back and to look ahead for Brewers general manager David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell. They met the media for the first time since falling to the Dodgers in the seventh game of a National League Championship Series that couldn't have been much closer.

Hiura named Fall League Player of the Week

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:00:00 +0200

Keston Hiura was named the Arizona Fall League Player of the Week after batting .391, hitting safely in all five games played and posting 10 RBIs for the Peoria Javelinas.

How Brewers fared in Monday's AFL action

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:15:00 +0200

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Monday:

For Crew, Game 7 not an end but a beginning

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 08:45:00 +0200

One of the most memorable of the 50 seasons in franchise history ended on Saturday short of the goal on Saturday with a loss to the Dodgers in Game 7 of the NLCS. For the Dodgers, it's on to the World Series. For the Brewers, it's wait 'til next year -- and they think they will be pretty good again next year.

Crew's thrilling run ends in heartbreak in G7

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 06:01:00 +0200

The Brewers' World Series hopes turned on two line drives. One was caught. One was not. And because of those outcomes -- a Christian Yelich drive that found Chris Taylor's glove at the warning track in the fifth inning before a laser beam of a three-run home run for Yasiel Puig in the sixth -- a surprising season that carried a Milwaukee team two years removed from rebuilding to within one victory of the Fall Classic came to a close. The 2018 Brewers went down with a 5-1 loss to the Dodgers in G

Yelich homer opens scoring in Game 7

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 02:29:00 +0200

Looking to lift the Brewers to the World Series with a win in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night, Christian Yelich got Milwaukee off to a quick start, drilling a solo first-inning homer off the Dodgers' Walker Buehler. Yelich's drive just cleared the right-center-field wall and the glove of right fielder Yasiel Puig.

Yount: First pitch feels 'like I'm at home'

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 02:14:00 +0200

Yount, the Hall of Famer and two-time American League MVP, Robin Yount threw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 7 of the National League Championship Series, before this Brewers team tried to get where only Yount's 1982 team had gone before: the World Series.

Gio bringing positivity to Crew despite injury

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 01:17:00 +0200

How tough was it on Gio Gonzalez after an ankle injury relegated him to observer status in the National League Championship Series? "It's not tough anymore. Are you kidding? This is awesome," Gonzalez said after the Brewers forced a Game 7 and a chance to go to the World Series. "That's what I was kicking myself about. I didn't want to be that distraction."

Frightening baseball stories from Pfister Hotel

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:27:00 +0200

Halloween's almost here!

NLCS Game 7: Muncy at 1B; Crew unchanged

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 22:35:00 +0200

The Dodgers and Brewers are taking this National League Championship Series the distance with a decisive Game 7 on Saturday at Miller Park, the winner going to the World Series, the loser going home. Eight months of work boiled down to one night.

Kratz reminds Papi that they were teammates

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 21:02:00 +0200

It was fleeting, but it happened.

Four X-factors to decide who wins NL pennant

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 10:05:00 +0200

A complicated, fascinating National League Championship Series reaches the only logical conclusion on Saturday, when the Dodgers and Brewers play the first NLCS Game 7 since 2012. MLB.com's crew at the series presents four questions that we believe will determine the outcome of Game 7.

Dodgers-Brewers G7: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 09:39:00 +0200

Milwaukee ready for its 1st Game 7 in 60 years

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 09:30:00 +0200

This city has been waiting for a moment like this forever. Game 7, with a trip to the World Series on the line. It is happening Saturday night at Miller Park, and it should be fun.

Knebel right in middle of Counsell's maneuvers

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 09:30:00 +0200

There comes a point in some baseball games at which recording outs is more important than scoring runs. When that moment arrived Friday, it meant Corey Knebel found himself striding to home plate with a bat in his hand with two outs and the bases loaded in the fifth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.

Brewers eye first World Series trip since 1982

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 09:30:00 +0200

This city has been waiting for a moment like this forever. Game 7, with a trip to the World Series on the line. It is happening Saturday night at Miller Park, and it should be fun.

Unused in Game 6, Hader well-rested for finale

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 09:10:00 +0200

Just as important as the events that transpired in the Brewers' 7-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Friday night was one event that didn't. Josh Hader never emerged through the bullpen door.

Aguilar sparks Crew's tone-setting rally in G6

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 08:25:00 +0200

A homer by the Dodgers' David Freese to open Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Friday didn't discourage the Brewers for long. Needing a win to force a seventh game, Milwaukee broke through for its biggest inning of the series in the bottom of the first at Miller Park, plating four off Hyun-Jin Ryu to take a 4-1 lead.

Brewers cruise after early push, force Game 7

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 07:16:00 +0200

Brewers manager Craig Counsell wanted energy from the Miller Park faithful. The Miller Park faithful wanted more baseball. Everybody got their wish. Shedding the offensive funk induced by the Dodgers' quality pitching in the first five games of the National League Championship Series, the Brewers busted loose for four runs in a nine-batter opening inning of Game 6 on Friday night, putting them well on their way to a 7-2 win over the Dodgers that bought a chance to play -- and for those fans to c

Longest stretches between WS appearances

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 06:35:00 +0200

Here's a quick look at the few fanbases who've had to wait longer than Brewers' to see their club make it back to the game's biggest stage.

Orlando Arcia's acrobatic lunge and dramatic yell on an up-and-in pitch was the stuff of action movies

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 06:11:00 +0200

Maybe he's in the Matrix.

Kratz fans wear jerseys of his previous teams

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 04:26:00 +0200

The best story in baseball continues.

Backs to wall, Brewers erupt with 4 in 1st inning

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 03:16:00 +0200

Counsell confident in Miley, strategy with staff

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 01:26:00 +0200

Game 6 of the National League Championship Series brought a tangible result from the Brewers' Wade Miley gambit in Game 5. That's when manager Craig Counsell removed his left-handed starting pitcher, Miley, after one batter, and replaced him with right-hander Brandon Woodruff to work against a Dodgers lineup built to face a southpaw.

NLCS G6: Freese leading off, Shaw at cleanup

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 23:34:00 +0200

The Dodgers can clinch their second consecutive National League championship on Friday with a win over the Brewers in Game 6 at Miller Park. The last time the Dodgers won back-to-back pennants was 1977-78. The Brewers will be looking to force a Game 7 and keep their hopes alive for a first pennant in 36 years.

3 keys for the Brew Crew to avoid elimination in Game 6

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:50:00 +0200

So far, the National League Championship Series is following a familiar pattern to Brewers fans, which is either discouraging or a reason for hope, depending on how far back one has followed the team. Here are three things that will get the Brewers back to the World Series for the first time since 1982.

3 keys for Crew to avoid elimination in Game 6

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:50:00 +0200

Time change for possible NLCS Game 7

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:05:00 +0200

As a result of two competitive League Championship Series, we have two "if necessary" games currently scheduled for Saturday. That means that game times could shift depending on how many games need to be played.

Counsell: Yelich 'right there,' will stay in 2-hole

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:04:00 +0200

The September narrative as Milwaukee stormed to the National League Central crown and Christian Yelich made a strong closing argument for the NL MVP Award was something like, "As Yelich goes, so go the Brewers." Is it fair to say the same is true in the opposite sense during the NL Championship Series?

Crew gone cold? 3 reasons behind quiet bats

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 04:56:00 +0200

Whether or not the Brewers sprint from behind and into their first World Series in 36 years, they'll be remembered this October for proving one thing: Bullpening can work. At least with the right relievers. At least in a short series. But like any other run-prevention strategy, it can't work without the bats.

3 keys to Brewers' pennant quest in Game 6

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 04:51:00 +0200

Brewers fans flock for free burgers

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 04:02:00 +0200

George Webb restaurants give away free burgers any time the Brewers win 12 consecutive games. It happened for just the second time in the promotion's history when the Brewers won their final eight games of the regular season, including a one-game playoff over the Cubs, before winning three games over the Rockies in the NLDS and Game 1 against the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Kratz once made $2K on OD faceplant dare

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:32:00 +0200

Easy money.

Saturday LCS game time could change

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:21:00 +0200

Potential LCS game time changes on Saturday

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:21:00 +0200

Dodgers-Brewers G6: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 06:20:00 +0200

Woodruff K's 8 but falters 3rd time through order

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 06:03:00 +0200

Part of the strategy that got the Brewers to the National League Championship Series has been to deny opponents a third look at a pitcher, which is what made Brandon Woodruff's third turn through the Dodgers' lineup in the sixth inning of a tied Game 5 -- when he wasn't even the starting pitcher -- one of the surprising parts of a surprising day.

Cagey Crew stifled in Game 5, faces 3-2 deficit

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:45:00 +0200

Craig Counsell took a heel turn, but Dave Roberts and the Dodgers won the bout. Counsell's surprise use of Wade Miley for only one batter stretched the old rules of baseball etiquette and worked beautifully into the sixth inning, but there were no tactical tricks to spark the Brewers' offense against a vintage Clayton Kershaw in a 5-2 loss in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.

Cagey Crew stifled in Game 5, face 3-2 deficit

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 02:44:00 +0200

Hiura picks up 16th RBI of Fall League

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 02:08:00 +0200

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Wednesday:

Unconventional pitching decisions in playoffs

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 02:03:00 +0200

The Brewers have flipped conventional pitching methods for just about all of 2018, and in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, Brewers manager Craig Counsell showed he still has more tricks up his sleeve.

NLCS Game 5 has a really weird first inning

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:56:00 +0200

What just happened?

Miley removed after 1 batter, will start Game 6

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:03:00 +0200

Brewers manager Craig Counsell pulled the latest surprise maneuver in what's been a constant chess match of a National League Championship Series on Wednesday by removing starter Wade Miley after one batter in Game 5 at Dodger Stadium.

Crew, Dodgers eager to move past G4 incident

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:59:00 +0200

Following a night when the benches cleared and tensions ran high after Manny Machado and Jesus Aguilar got tangled up on a play at first base in the 10th inning, both the Brewers and Dodgers appeared eager to put the incident behind them prior to Wednesday's Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.

MIL-LAD G5: Bellinger leading off, Muncy in

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:07:00 +0200

There's no time to be tired for the Brewers and Dodgers, who departed after midnight PT following a 13-inning marathon in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series and will be back on the field this afternoon for Game 5 to decide which team moves within one victory of the World Series.

Davies replaces injured Gio on Brewers roster

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:22:00 +0200

Zach Davies, welcome to the postseason. Major League Baseball on Wednesday approved the Brewers' request to replace injured left-hander Gio Gonzalez with Davies prior to Game 5 of the National League Championship Series after Gonzalez suffered a left high ankle sprain in Game 4. By rule, Gonzalez is ineligible for the World Series should the Brewers advance.

How Yelich vs. Kershaw may go down in Game 5

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:41:00 +0200

Christian Yelich has a .500/.550/.889 line against Clayton Kershaw, the highest OPS any hitter has against the Dodger ace. But because of how he got to that mark, it doesn't guarantee that success is going to follow in NLCS Game 5.

Brewers-Dodgers G5: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:23:00 +0200

There's no time to be tired for the Brewers and Dodgers, who departed after midnight following a 13-inning marathon in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series and will be back on the field this afternoon for Game 5 to decide which team moves within one victory of the World Series.

Cain, Yelich look to get timing right in NLCS

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:01:00 +0200

The offensive struggles of Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich go a long way toward explaining why the Brewers' lineup stalled for 13 innings in a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS.

Machado called out as 'dirty' after eventful G4

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:45:00 +0200

Manny Machado is making a name for himself in ways both welcome and unwanted in this National League Championship Series.

High ankle sprain could end Gio's postseason

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:18:00 +0200

Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez departed Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers after injuring his left ankle on an awkward landing while trying to field a comebacker.

Benches clear after Machado-Aguilar incident

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:31:00 +0200

Things got testy when Manny Machado hustled down the first-base line in the 10th inning Tuesday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium. Machado hit a routine ground ball to Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia, who made an easy throw to first base for the inning's second out. But Machado clipped Aguilar's back leg with his left foot as he crossed the base. Aguilar hobbled away and Machado and Aguilar shortly thereafter exchanged words.

Troubles cashing in cost Crew in walk-off loss

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:28:00 +0200

The Brewers got solid pitching throughout Game 4; what was missing in an exhausting 2-1 loss to the Dodgers in 13 innings was the big hit. The Dodgers finally found it with two outs in the 13th, when Cody Bellinger roped a single into right field and tied the series at two games apiece.

Bullpen delivers, but big hit eludes Crew

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:28:00 +0200

Gio exits in 2nd with apparent ankle injury

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 04:23:00 +0200

Schoop joins Brewers' lineup for Game 4

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:56:00 +0200

After a 10-for-51 September, two hitless at-bats during the NLDS and being absent from the box scores in the first three games of the NLCS, Jonathan Schoop found himself starting at second base for Game 4 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

Hiura has huge game in AFL

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:53:00 +0200

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Tuesday.

Hader nominated for NL Reliever of the Year

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200

The Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award, both presented by The Hartford, are scheduled to be presented Oct. 27 at Game 4 of the 114th World Series.

Brewers-Dodgers G4: Schoop, Dozier in at 2B

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 23:41:00 +0200

The Brewers will seek a commanding series lead while the Dodgers will be looking to even the best-of-seven NLCS in Game 4 tonight at Dodger Stadium. Here's everything you need to know.

Yelich stands behind bow tie in yearbook picture

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:55:00 +0200

We're all jealous.

Brewers-Dodgers G4: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:35:00 +0200

The Brewers will seek a commanding series lead while the Dodgers will be looking to even the best-of-seven NLCS in Game 4 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeffress closes out LA, rewards Crew's faith

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:10:00 +0200

It wasn't the sort of dominant inning that Jeremy Jeffress delivered time after time during the regular season. Far from it. But when the zero appeared on the Dodger Stadium scoreboard, it was progress.

Hiura tallies 3 RBIs in Fall League action

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:58:00 +0200

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Monday:

Arcia hits 3rd postseason HR amid wild year

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:37:00 +0200

One of baseball's lightest hitters in the regular season, Orlando Arcia continued to emerge as an October hero at the plate on Monday night, when his two-run homer provided the Brewers with critical insurance in their victory in Game 3 of the NLCS.

Chacin up to task, gives Crew 2-1 NLCS lead

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 06:15:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin teed it up with six strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings and the bullpen finished off the five-hit shutout, with Jeremy Jeffress escaping a bases-loaded scare in the ninth, as the Brewers defeated the Dodgers, 4-0, on Monday night in Los Angeles to take a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.

Is Arcia the most unlikely postseason hero?

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 06:08:00 +0200

Mr. Ortober.

Crew tabs Miley for Game 5; Gio for Game 4

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:35:00 +0200

The Brewers still weren't ready on Monday afternoon to name their initial out-getter for Tuesday's Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, but manager Craig Counsell did have a starter in mind for Game 5: Lefty Wade Miley on short rest.

Dodgers' defensive miscues aid Crew in 6th

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:15:00 +0200

The Dodgers cost themselves a big run with a couple defensive plays in the sixth in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Monday night.

Arcia boosts Crew with 3rd postseason HR

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:06:00 +0200

Crew tabs Miley for Game 5; Game 4 still TBD

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 01:30:00 +0200

Which mashup team is better: ALCS or NLCS?

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200

With their powers combined, who triumphs?

Brewers-Dodgers G3: Middle of order tweaked

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:16:00 +0200

The entertainment value of the National League Championship Series should remain high as the Brewers and Dodgers resume festivities at Dodger Stadium tonight for Game 3. Here's everything you need to know.

Every club's best individual playoff performance

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:04:00 +0200

We look at the greatest postseason runs by a player on each of baseball's 30 teams. These are the sort of streaks that make legends in their hometowns ... the sort of runs we'll talk about forever.

Counsell to keep pitching options open for G4

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:02:00 +0200

Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill will have to wait to hear which of the Brewers' "initial out-getters" he'll match up against in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

3 ways Brewers can bounce back in NLCS

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:02:00 +0200

How do the Brewers bounce back? Here are three things that would help.

Brewers' bullpen faces biggest test to date

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 06:57:00 +0200

Five games into the postseason, the Brewers' innovative bullpen strategy is set to face its biggest test yet.

What if Braun had been dealt to the Dodgers?

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:43:00 +0200

What if Ryan Braun had become a Dodger? It almost happened in the summer of 2016, when the Brewers had discussions with the Dodgers about a deal that might have sent Braun to L.A. for Yasiel Puig, Brandon McCarthy and prospects.

Confident Jeffress discusses 'lucky' comment

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:42:00 +0200

Whatever is different about Jeremy Jeffress this October, it's not the right-hander's confidence.

Brewers-Dodgers G3: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 04:50:00 +0200

The entertainment value of the National League Championship Series should remain high as the Brewers and Dodgers resume festivities at Dodger Stadium on Monday for Game 3. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeffress remains confident, says LA got 'lucky'

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 04:39:00 +0200

Whatever is different about Jeremy Jeffress this October, it's not the right-hander's confidence.

Cain atones for G1 drop with HR robbery

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 04:05:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain was displeased with himself on Friday after coming up short on what would've been an exceptional play in right-center field.

NLCS tied 1-1 after Crew's win streak ends

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 01:43:00 +0200

Once again, the Dodgers didn't make it easy as the Brewers held a lead, but this time the Milwaukee bullpen couldn't fend them off, resulting in a 4-3 loss on Saturday that tied the NLCS at a game apiece as the series heads to Los Angeles.

Arcia snaps deadlock with 2nd postseason HR

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:15:00 +0200

A day after the Brewers got a key home run from pitcher Brandon Woodruff, they opened the scoring in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Saturday afternoon with a homer from another unlikely source, shortstop Orlando Arcia.

Cain soars to rob Freese of homer

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:41:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain was displeased with himself on Friday after coming up short on what would've been an exceptional play in right-center field.

Fielder returns to Miller Park for G2 first pitch

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:19:00 +0200

Prince Fielder, a teammate of Craig Counsell's the last time the Brewers made the National League Championship Series in 2011, was asked how Counsell influenced his career.

Counsell adamant about resting Hader in G2

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 19:48:00 +0200

After watching Josh Hader carve through two clean innings against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Friday with a four-run lead, Brewers manager Craig Counsell faced a choice: make a pitching change to preserve the possibility of using Hader for a batter or two in Game 2, or keep the pedal to the metal and send him back to the mound. Counsell chose the latter, and the result was a 6-5 win -- but also: "You won't see Josh tomorrow, for sure," Counsell said after

Dodgers-Brewers G2: Shaw, Puig join lineups

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:39:00 +0200

Brewers manager Counsell dug deep into his bullpen for a 6-5 win in Game 1 on Friday night that left the Dodgers rueing their defensive mistakes, but feeling good about taking a bite out of the Brewers' bullpen. There won't be much time to rest; Game 2 is this afternoon.

Dodgers-Brewers G2: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 09:14:00 +0200

Woodruff's rare HR comes with extra emotion

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 09:02:00 +0200

A half-inning after replacing starter Gio Gonzalez, right-hander Brandon Woodruff got Milwaukee on the board in the most unlikely of ways -- with a game-tying solo home run off Clayton Kershaw.

Cain bangs 3 hits, outfield wall in busy Game 1

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 08:57:00 +0200

Naturally, Lorenzo Cain turned it on at the plate once the postseason reached the National League Championship Series. He was happy about that in the wake of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Dodgers in Friday's Game 1.

Crew holds off LA in G1 for 12th straight victory

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:33:00 +0200

Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Friday night at Miller Park was a nine-inning primer on how the Brewers got to this point -- a harrowing 6-5 win over the Dodgers that gave Milwaukee a 12th straight victory and a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Aguilar wags tongue, stares at camera after HR

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:21:00 +0200

You like that?

Every pitcher who went deep in postseason

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:20:00 +0200

Brewers reliever Brandon Woodruff's homer in Game 1 of the NLCS made him just the 22nd pitcher to go deep in a postseason contest.

Pitcher Woodruff hits rare homer off Kershaw

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:12:00 +0200

A half-inning after replacing starter Gio Gonzalez, right-hander Brandon Woodruff got Milwaukee on the board in the most unlikely of ways -- with a game-tying solo home run off Clayton Kershaw.

Woodruff hits an unlikely postseason home run

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 04:24:00 +0200

It seems like a good omen.

Counsell sends Roberts a bottle of wine

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0200

A nice gesture ... or was it?

Pitcher Woodruff hits tying HR off Kershaw

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 03:05:00 +0200

An unlikely source ignited the Miller Park crowd during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Friday night, as Brewers reliever Brandon Woodruff drilled a game-tying solo homer off Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to lead off the third inning, tying the score at 1. Woodruff entered in relief of Gio Gonzalez, who allowed one run over two innings.

Uecker gets honor of first pitch of NLCS

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 02:02:00 +0200

For the uninitiated: No, they were not booing before the Brewers even took the field for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series onFriday night. They were saluting Mr. Baseball. It was "UUUUUU" for Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee kid turned .200-hitting big leaguer turned baseball broadcaster and Hollywood star, on the mound at Miller Park for a ceremonial first pitch to signal the start of the third LCS in Brewers history.

Actually, Brewers are the favorites in NLCS

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 00:42:00 +0200

Put some respect on Bernie's name.

Overcoming injuries, Miley poised for G2 start

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 23:06:00 +0200

Wade Miley went from arguably the Brewers' most ill-timed injury all season to starting Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, and it all started with a chat in the training room.

Dodgers-Brewers G1: More righties vs. Kershaw

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 22:15:00 +0200

The National League Championship Series will pit a pair of well-rested teams when the Dodgers meet the Brewers at Miller Park for Game 1 on Friday.

Who deserves a ring more: Grandy or Kershaw?

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:01:00 +0200

On the edge of glory.

Who is Mark Loretta rooting for this October?

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:06:00 +0200

Conflict of interest.

Lefty Cedeno joins Brewers roster for NLCS

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:58:00 +0200

Here is the Brewers' roster for the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers, which begins at Miller Park in Milwaukee tonight at 8:09 p.m. ET on FS1.

Previewing the World Series storylines

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0200

How will the story be told?

Best friends Machado, Schoop face off in NLCS

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0200

For bragging rights.

Brewers' win means free burgers for Wisconsin

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:11:00 +0200

Gotta stock up on that beef.

A Brewers win means free burgers for Wisconsin

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:11:00 +0200

Gotta stock up on that beef.

All the random things to know about the NLCS

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 06:02:00 +0200

So much randomness.

Crew's bats vs. LA's lefties a key matchup

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:17:00 +0200

It doesn't take a crystal ball to see the National League Championship Series will come down to some key matchups. Not only will the Brewers juggle their pitching often to seek platoon advantages, but Craig Counsell also plans to pen "a bunch of different lineups."

Bold moves paved way for Brewers, Dodgers

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:09:00 +0200

The Brewers and Dodgers reached the NLCS in part because they got aggressive when it came time to upgrade their rosters.

LA platoons vs. Crew 'pen will be a chess match

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 03:56:00 +0200

The Dodgers might have the perfect counterbalance to the Brewers' highly effective, remarkably deep bullpen: hitters. Lots of really good hitters they use in platoons and as pinch-hitters as games develop.

Here's what Brewers did in the AFL on Thursday

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 03:46:00 +0200

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of how all 30 teams' prospects fared in Arizona Fall League action on Thursday.

'Brothers' Machado, Schoop meet again in NLCS

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 03:46:00 +0200

Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop were longtime friends with the Orioles who took divergent paths this summer only to meet again.

The best lineup from LCS teams' last 50 years

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 02:55:00 +0200

The Astros, Brewers, Dodgers and Red Sox have some impressive history, featuring a long list of star players around the diamond. With that in mind, MLB.com has put together the best possible lineup from these four clubs, starting with the players from the 1969 season until today.

Who's your team? Loretta's answer one-of-a-kind

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 02:35:00 +0200

Mark Loretta, one of more than 10,000 players to ever wear a Major League uniform, is the only one who has played for all four teams that are still alive in the postseason this year.

Brewers win Friday means free burgers in WI

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:47:00 +0200

Gotta stock up on that beef.

Brewers win Friday means free burgers for Wisc.

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:47:00 +0200

Gotta stock up on that beef.

Brewers tab Gio to start Game 1 of NLCS

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:38:00 +0200

Gio Gonzalez will start Friday's Game 1 of the NL Championship Series for the Brewers against the Dodgers.

Fun facts about possible World Series matchups

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:48:00 +0200

We are exactly 12 days away from Game 1 of the 2018 World Series, and we know the matchup will be one of four possibilities: Brewers-Red Sox, Dodgers-Astros, Brewers-Astros or Dodgers-Red Sox. Each of these matchups will be fun -- it's the Fall Classic, after all -- but some of them are fascinating beyond the conventional matchup. Here's a look at three potentially enjoyable aspects of each of the four possible World Series combinations.

Who has the edge? NLCS position by position

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:28:00 +0200

Who has the edge between the Dodgers and Brewers in the National League Championship Series? We can break it down, position-by-position.

Pipeline names Crew's Prospects of the Year

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0200

It was a case of mutual admiration when the Brewers' MLB Pipeline hitting and pitching prospects of the year reunited in the dugout at Miller Park at the end of September.

Facing hometown Dodgers 'a dream' for Yelich

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:39:00 +0200

The whole season has been a dream for Christian Yelich, really, and it keeps getting better. It's about to continue with a National League Championship Series against his boyhood team.

Are these Brewers the best in franchise history?

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0200

There's some stiff competition.

Are the 2018 Brewers the best in franchise history?

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0200

There's some stiff competition.

Molitor has Crew's best postseason moment

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:46:00 +0200

To kick off the first week of postseason play, this week we take a look at the greatest postseason moments of the division era. Even if your team isn't a postseason team, you can remember your great October moments … and if it is, you can dream of maybe having another one this month that's even better.

Crew not shying away from underdog label

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:39:00 +0200

They are in a final four with last year's World Series teams (the Astros and Dodgers) plus the 108-win Red Sox. So are the Brewers -- despite leading the National League with 96 victories and rocking the best bullpen in baseball since the start of September -- underdogs as their NL Championship Series against the Dodgers gets underway Friday?

Uecker has front-row seat for Brewers' run

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:04:00 +0200

Is anyone having more fun during the Brewers' postseason run than Bob Uecker?

Mr. Baseball is dancing through Brewers' run

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:04:00 +0200

Is anyone having more fun during the Brewers' postseason run than Bob Uecker?

Hiura provides heroics with grand slam in AFL

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:38:00 +0200

The big hits keep on coming for Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura. For the second Arizona Fall League game, the 2017 first-round pick delivered with the bases loaded.

Complete LCS start times announced

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:23:00 +0200

Major League Baseball today announced all the start times for the 2018 National League and American League Championship Series. As part of Google and MLB's multi-platform brand and content partnership, both LCS are presented by the Google Assistant. The NLCS will be covered exclusively by FS1 or FOX, while TBS will exclusively televise the ALCS.

One key acquisition that defined each LCS team

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:29:00 +0200

In these League Championship Series, the four organizations -- Astros, Red Sox, Dodgers and Brewers -- are far more alike than different. Yet the most important decisions that have gotten the four teams to this point offer insight into their business strategy.

1 key acquisition that defined each LCS team

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:29:00 +0200

Best moments from Crew's win streak

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0200

All is well in Milwaukee.

Brewers look to emulate 1982 AL champions

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:06:00 +0200

If the 2018 Brewers are to get where the 1982 Brewers got before them, they will have to make similar moments of their own in a National League Championship Series against the Dodgers that begins Friday night at Miller Park.

Counsell: Kershaw, LA staff will be 'big challenge'

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:52:00 +0200

While the Brewers played coy about their Game 1 starter in the NLCS, they know who they're up against in the Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw.

Counsell: Kershaw, LA staff is 'big challenge'

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:52:00 +0200

While the Brewers played coy about their Game 1 starter in the NLCS, they know who they're up against in the Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw.

Hiura has big hit in Fall League opener

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:13:00 +0200

Keston Hiura swung a hot bat at the end of the Minor League season, the second of his pro career. After a month-long layoff, the Brewers' No. 1 prospect returned to action and delivered a big hit on Fall League Opening Day.

LA-MIL season series an NLCS preview?

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 01:45:00 +0200

If the best-of-seven National League Championship Series is as compelling as the seven games the Dodgers and Brewers played in the regular season, it will be a good one.

How the Brewers should align their pitchers in NLCS

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 22:59:00 +0200

The Brewers have used their pitching staff in a non-traditional way so far this October, and they'll need to continue to do so in order to get to the World Series. But how can they approach a powerful lineup like the Dodgers have? Let's find out.

What other stars have made the Yelich Leap?

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:43:00 +0200

The possible NL MVP is now in the NLCS.

The surprising trades that built the Brewers

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:13:00 +0200

The ascent of the 2018 Milwaukee Brewers didn't come out of nowhere; it was a combination of trades, waiver claims, and free agency. It actually had very little to do with homegrown prospects. Here's how the Brewers were built.

Dodgers-Brewers G1: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 05:21:00 +0200

The National League Championship Series will pit a pair of well-rested teams when the Dodgers meet the Brewers at Miller Park for Game 1 on Friday.

What we learned from Brewers' NLDS sweep

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 02:19:00 +0200

After completing a sweep of the Rockies in the National League Division Series with a 6-0 win on Sunday at Coors Field, the Brewers took Monday off before resuming workouts in advance of the NL Championship Series. Game 1 is Friday at Miller Park.

Brewers prospects get underway in AFL today

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:49:00 +0200

Baseball's finishing school opens again on Tuesday, when the Arizona Fall League will begin its 27th season. Fifteeen of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects will play in Arizona this fall, highlighted by the game's best prospect, Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and top pitching prospect, Astros right-hander Forrest Whitley.

Erik Kratz is this year's David Ross

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:41:00 +0200

We've seen this movie before.

Brewers ride dominant relief corps to NLCS

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 06:00:00 +0200

The Brewers have maintained belief that their bullpen is built for a lengthy October run but admittedly suggest that their path through the postseason will be predicated on rest.

Crew's arms set tone in unconventional roles

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 05:24:00 +0200

What about that starting pitching? The Brewers have answered that question at every turn this postseason, ditching conventional roles -- these aren't starters, they're "initial out-getters" -- and trusting the arms that got them here. Wade Miley and five relievers continued that trend Sunday in Denver.

Red-hot Brewers' rebuild complete at rapid pace

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:57:00 +0200

This is the kind of team that wins the World Series. Isn't that the bottom line on these Brewers, as they advance to the National League Championship Series?

Aguilar goes deep as Crew bats find rhythm

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:28:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar picked the perfect time to collect his first postseason hit, smashing a solo homer in the fourth inning in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Rockies on Sunday. His solo shot to left field off German Marquez proved to be the first of many signs that Milwaukee's lineup is rounding into form at the right time.

Uecker celebrates with Crew again after NLDS

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:13:00 +0200

Well that looked fun.

Will Brewers ever lose again?

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0200

Probably not.

Oberg's balk, wild pitch lead to 2 Brewers runs

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:53:00 +0200

With the Brewers leading the Rockies by two runs in Sunday's 6-0 victory at Coors Field in Game 3 to sweep the National League Division Series, the sixth inning spun out of control for Colorado, leading to a pair of Milwaukee runs resulting from a balk and a wild pitch.

Aguilar, Brewers bust out at high altitude

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:52:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar picked the perfect time to collect his first postseason hit, smashing a solo homer in the fourth inning in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Rockies on Sunday.

Brewers sweep Rockies, advance to NLCS

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:51:00 +0200

A 6-0 win over the Rockies in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Sunday at Coors Field finished the postseason series sweep in Brewers history. Up next: The Dodgers or Braves beginning with Game 1 on Friday at Miller Park.

Kratz shocked he made it to second on line drive

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:09:00 +0200

"I made it."

Aguilar homers as Crew seeks NLDS sweep

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:54:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar picked the perfect time to collect his first postseason hit, smashing a solo homer off Rockies starter German Marquez in the fourth inning in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Sunday to boost the Brewers' lead to 2-0.

Crew mulling Game 4 starter options if needed

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 22:21:00 +0200

With a chance to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday at Coors Field, the Brewers hope they won't have to worry about picking a starting pitcher for Monday's if-necessary National League Division Series Game 4. Manager Craig Counsell said Sunday afternoon that the Brewers would wait to see how Game 3 played out before naming a Game 4 starter.

3 things Crew needs to do to close out NLDS

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 03:54:00 +0200

What do the Brewers need to do to close it out besides score more runs than the Rockies? Here are three ideas.

Injured Nelson returns to support Brewers

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 03:10:00 +0200

Jimmy Nelson, the Brewers' 2017 ace before a right shoulder injury ended his breakthrough and sidelined him for all of '18, was released from rehab protocol and rejoined the team on Saturday as a cheerleader for the remainder of the postseason. His arrival offered a reminder of the obstacles Milwaukee's pitching staff overcame to reach this point.

Yelich not distracted by launch-angle talk

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:26:00 +0200

As launch-angle acolytes take baseball by storm, Milwaukee's Christian Yelich is content to stay the course that put him on track for his breakout 2018 season and National League MVP Award contention.

Six outs? No problem: Jeffress bounces back

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 06:07:00 +0200

Twenty-four hours after Jeremy Jeffress let a two-run lead slip away in the ninth inning against Colorado in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, the Brewers closer returned to the hill and secured the final six outs of the game to earn the save.

Brewers-Rockies G3: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:52:00 +0200

The National League Division Series moves to Coors Field on Sunday for the Rockies' first home playoff game since 2009. But after taking the first two contests at Miller Park, the Brewers, with a chance to wrap up the series, hope to give the good people of Denver just one game

Miley to start G3 with sweep, NLCS trip on line

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:04:00 +0200

Wade Miley will toe the rubber with a chance to help the Brewers sweep their way into the NL Championship Series after a 4-0 win in Game 2 in the NLDS. Miley won't pretend it's just another game.

Kratz sparks Crew in long-awaited playoff debut

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 04:54:00 +0200

After 17 seasons, 11 organizations and 37 teams across various professional levels of the sport, no, Erik Kratz says, he's never had a hit bigger than the one he had Friday. Heck, he's never had a bigger strikeout, a bigger flyout to right, a bigger throwing error. It's all magnified for Kratz, given the stage, the stakes, and the journey he took to get here.

Crew wins 10 in a row, blanks Rox; up 2-0 in DS

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 04:40:00 +0200

Make it 10 straight wins for the Brewers. Win once more in the next three games, and they are moving on to the National League Championship Series. After Jhoulys Chacin's five inspiring innings on short rest, Jeremy Jeffress capped a sterling bullpen effort with a six-out save, lifting Milwaukee to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five NL Division Series against the Rockies. Game 1 hero Mike Moustakas and Hernan Perez hit back-to-back doubles in the fourth for the only run off Tyler Anderson in six inn

Brewers shut out Rockies for 2-0 NLDS lead

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 02:00:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin, who was working on short rest for the first time in his career, and four relievers combined to shut down Colorado, 4-0, in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Friday, giving Milwaukee a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. A day after Jeremy Jeffress was unable to save Game 1, the right-hander recorded a six-out save that sealed a dominant performance for the Milwaukee bullpen.

Iannetta snaps bat over knee after Soria's K

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 01:41:00 +0200

Whoa.

Miley scheduled to start NLDS G3 for Brewers

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 22:03:00 +0200

As of the morning of Game 2 on Friday, Wade Miley was scheduled to start Sunday's Game 3 of the NLDS against the Rockies at Coors Field, manager Craig Counsell said.

This Crew reliever could be key in NLDS

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0200

Here's a look at one lights-out reliever that could play a large role for every Division Series club, and you'll see that not all of the names are obvious ones.

Rox-Crew Game 2: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:08:00 +0200

Here's all the info you need to know ahead of Friday's clash between the Rockies and Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Division Series (4:15 p.m. ET on FS1).

Jeffress stumbles, recovers to keep game tied

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:40:00 +0200

After letting a two-run lead slip away, Jeremy Jeffress stopped the Rockies' rally there, and the Brewers scored an inning later for a walk-off win to begin the best-of-five series. "I'm human," Jeffress said. "I can't get everybody out."

Yelich delivers MVP-caliber postseason debut

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:15:00 +0200

Neither Craig Counsell nor Bud Black pointed to the homer, though the highlight reels certainly will. Both managers instead focused on the finer points of Christian Yelich's all-around performance Thursday, when the National League MVP front-runner excelled in his first game on the postseason stage.

Crew shrugs off Rox rally, walks off on Moose hit

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:15:00 +0200

It was all about cobbling together 27 outs, manager Craig Counsell said before the Brewers bullpenned their way through Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Rockies on Thursday. In the end, they would need three outs more. A two-run lead slipped away from the recently reliable Jeremy Jeffress in the top of the ninth inning, but Joakim Soria restored order with a scoreless 10th to extend the game for Mike Moustakas' two-out, two-strike single and a 3-2 win, giving the Brewers

Yelich hung out to dry by Desmond's deke

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:50:00 +0200

Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond used quick thinking and gamesmanship to gain an out during the sixth inning of the Rockies' 10-inning, 3-2 loss to the Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday afternoon.

Crew, Rox start NLDS with thriller at Miller

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:45:00 +0200

The Brewers had scripted it precisely this way. Young pitchers throwing hard, challenging hitters, testing nerves. Defenders making plays all over the place. And the probable National League MVP, Christian Yelich, delivering with one big swing. Then the Rockies made it interesting.

Moose adds to stacked postseason resume

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:37:00 +0200

What was meant to be a nostalgic touch morphed into a bit of timely foreshadowing Thursday night, when Nyjer Morgan returned to throw the ceremonial first pitch of Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Miller Park. The former Brewers speedster, out of MLB four years now, played hero the last time Milwaukee reached October, his 2011 NLDS-clinching single marking the only postseason walk-off hit in team history. Flash forward a few hours, and Morgan has company.

Perez douses Braun instead of Moose

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 04:13:00 +0200

Whoops.

Top 9 in Brewers-Rockies was quite intense

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 03:43:00 +0200

So much bottled into one half-inning.

Yelich opens NLDS scoring with 2-run HR

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:52:00 +0200

Christian Yelich got the Brewers off to a quick start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Rockies at Miller Park on Thursday, hitting a two-run homer in the third inning off starter Antonio Senzatela to give Milwaukee a 2-0 lead.

Crew legend 'T-Plush' returns for G1 first pitch

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:36:00 +0200

The last time the Brewers played a National League Division Series at Miller Park, the day ended with an energetic outfielder sitting on the floor of a champagne-soaked clubhouse wearing a S.W.A.T. team helmet on his head, trying to process what he had just done. On Thursday, the NLDS returned. So did Nyjer Morgan.

Nyjer back in Milwaukee to throw first pitch

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:32:00 +0200

And he brought Tony Plush with him.

Players' kids wish good luck in cute video

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:41:00 +0200

A must-watch

Attanasio in awe of Brewers' rapid ascent

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:21:00 +0200

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio did not expect it all to happen this fast. That is, 96 wins -- the most in the National League -- and the NL Central championship. Sure, there's so much still to accomplish. He doesn't waver on that. There's still a World Series trophy out there to be won. But the improvement has come so rapidly that he can't help but be amazed.

How did playoff clubs fare vs. .500-plus teams?

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:44:00 +0200

The MLB postseason field is down to eight. So it makes sense, as the Division Series begins, to look back at how these final contenders did in the regular season against that same type of strong competition.

Woodruff opens Game 1 bullpen day for Crew

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:04:00 +0200

The Brewers didn't release a National League Division Series roster until this morning, but Wednesday offered a preview: Johnny Wholestaff made the cut.

Brewers make their decisions for NLDS roster

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:58:00 +0200

Rookie pitchers Corbin Burnes, Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff are in, as are speedy outfielder Keon Broxton and September pinch-hit king Domingo Santana. Opening Day starter Chase Anderson is out, as are Zach Davies, Eric Thames and two of the Brewers' three lefty relievers, Xavier Cedeno and Dan Jennings.

Scouts, opposing players weigh in on the 8 LDS clubs

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:15:00 +0200

How do you beat the remaining eight teams? We asked players, scouts, and coaches from around the league, and granted them anonymity in order to get them speak candidly.

30 top prospects in the AFL -- 1 from each team

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:34:00 +0200

Six clubs are sending their No. 1 prospect to the Arizona Fall League this year, and each team is sending an impressive array of up-and-coming talent. Here is a list of the top prospect from each organization that fans can check out in AFL action next week.

Woodruff to open Game 1 bullpen day for Crew

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:59:00 +0200

The Brewers won't release a National League Division Series roster until this morning, but here's a preview: Johnny Wholestaff made the cut.

The top players under 25 on each playoff team

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:32:00 +0200

As the four Division Series are set to being, clearly the kids -- all under the age of 25 -- are all right.

Each NLDS team's best Division Series moment

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0200

It's almost time.

Who has edge? Rox-Crew position by position

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:26:00 +0200

While the Brewers won five of seven games between the two this year, none of that really matters now. Those games were months ago. The rosters are different. The stakes are different -- and the Brewers may have baseball's hottest player.

Who has edge? Crew-Rox position by position

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:26:00 +0200

Who has the edge between the Rockies and Brewers in the NLDS? Let's break it down position by position.

Rox-Brewers to lean heavy on 'pens in NLDS

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:05:00 +0200

With an eye toward how teams across Major League Baseball spent 2018 experimenting with openers, and the way relievers spent the last few postseasons elbowing themselves more and more onto the big stage, this October, and which team survives it, figure to rest as heavily in the hands of relief pitching as perhaps any other.

Cubs fan pens apology letter to Crew after boast

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:55:00 +0200

Give credit where credit is due.

Brewers' OF gamble pays off with Cain, Yelich

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:48:00 +0200

The Brewers were on the eve of hosting the Rockies in Thursday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series for a list of reasons that begins just like manager Craig Counsell's lineups: With Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich.

Brewers embrace emotion, fun side of baseball

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:47:00 +0200

Rewrite the rules? For sure. Show emotion? Absolutely. Celebrate the moment? Go for it.

Brewers to use bullpen day for Game 1 vs. Rox

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:26:00 +0200

The Brewers won't release a National League Division Series roster until Thursday morning, but here's a preview: Johnny Wholestaff made the cut.

Brewers-Rockies: Lineups, matchups, FAQs

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:20:00 +0200

The Brewers will be well-rested. The Rockies will be battle-tested. Those teams will meet in a best-of-five National League Division Series after knocking off the Cubs at Wrigley Field on consecutive days in back-to-back thrillers.

Brewers' quick rebuild built on strong foundation

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:20:00 +0200

By Friday, when Brewers general manager David Stearns celebrates the three-year anniversary of his first official day on the job, his team will already have its first 2018 postseason game in the books. That's a remarkable thing, relative to other recent rebuilds in MLB.

Yelich nominated for NL Hank Aaron Award

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:31:00 +0200

Hammerin' Hank Aaron is still widely revered as one of the game's all-time great hitters, a legend who clubbed his way to history.

Ranking the top 50 players in the 2018 postseason

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:21:00 +0200

The month of October is always the most thrilling for Major League Baseball.

Play the 2018 Postseason Bracket Challenge

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:36:00 +0200

Who doesn't love filling out a bracket? Get the highest point total and you could win $5,000. Entries must be in before the start of the NL Wild Card Game.

Hurry! Fill out a bracket for shot at $5K

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:36:00 +0200

Who doesn't love filling out a bracket? Get the highest point total and you could win $5,000. Entries must be in before the start of the NL Wild Card Game.

Brewers will have luxury of rested 'pen for NLDS

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:42:00 +0200

Bring on the Rockies. Or the Cubs again. The way the Brewers have been playing, they feel confident no matter the opponent in the National League Division Series. Especially with a well-rested relief corps.

Orlando Arcia is the best dabber in baseball

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:22:00 +0200

Such a versatile player.

Yelich wins batting title, falls shy of Triple Crown

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:11:00 +0200

Christian Yelich didn't become a Triple Crown winner, but he is a National League Central champion.

Yelich falls shy in Triple Crown quest

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:11:00 +0200

Christian Yelich didn't become a Triple Crown winner, but he is a National League Central champion.

Crew crowned! Clutch 8th delivers Central title

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:11:00 +0200

Thanks to a late-season charge capped by an eight-game winning streak and a 3-1 victory over the Cubs in Monday's one-game tiebreaker at Wrigley Field, the Brewers are champions of the National League Central.

Yelich gets Crew on board, eyes Triple Crown

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:55:00 +0200

Christian Yelich has one more chance to make history. With an RBI in the third inning of Game 163 on Monday, Yelich is one behind the Cubs' Javier Baez for the NL lead (111-110). The Brewers star also trails Nolan Arenado in homers, 37-36.

Relievers of the Month: Treinen, Knebel

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:53:00 +0200

Oakland's Blake Treinen and Milwaukee's Corey Knebel, a pair of pitchers who could play huge roles in the weeks to come, were honored Monday as the American and National League Relievers of the Month presented by The Hartford for September.

Yelich named NL's top September player

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:40:00 +0200

Christian Yelich's spent September in pursuit of the National League Triple Crown, putting together numbers that have propelled him into the frontrunner seat for the NL MVP Award. In the American League, Mike Trout was named Angels MVP by his peers and put the stamp on another stellar season. For their efforts, Yelich and Trout were named the AL and NL Players of the Month, respectively, for September.

Counsell on 163: 'This is the game we wanted'

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:03:00 +0200

The Brewers found themselves in familiar surroundings Monday for an unfamiliar kind of game: A regular-season Game 163 against the Cubs to decide the National League Central.

All four starters for Game 163 announced

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:40:00 +0200

With the Cubs preparing to host the Brewers (1 p.m. ET) and the Dodgers set to host the Rockies (4 p.m.) in today's two tiebreakers on ESPN, here's a look at who's expected to start the pivotal contests.

Brewers-Cubs: Lineups, matchups, more

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:26:00 +0200

What do fans need to know going into today's National League Central tiebreaker between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field?

Here's how the 10 postseason teams were built

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:15:00 +0200

Here's a breakdown of how each of the 10 postseason teams was built using the Draft, the international market, free agency and trades.

FAQ for today's NL Central tiebreaker

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:09:00 +0200

What do fans need to know going into today's National League Central tiebreaker between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field?

FAQ for Monday's NL Central tiebreaker

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:09:00 +0200

What do fans need to know going into Monday's National League Central tiebreaker between the Cubs and Brewers at Wrigley Field?

Aguilar ramps up anticipation for tiebreaker

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:21:00 +0200

"They know they got a problem tomorrow."

Probable starters for Game 163 tiebreakers

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:37:00 +0200

With the Dodgers set to host the Rockies in a tiebreaker game on Monday -- and the Brewers and Cubs looking likely to be on a collision couse as well -- here's a look at who could start the pivotal contests on ESPN, as well as potential starters for the NL Wild Card Game and NL Division Series.

2019 Draft order set: Brewers pick 28th

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:30:00 +0200

Unlike in 2017, when the race for the No. 1 overall pick in the next year's Draft came down to a walk-off homer on the final day of the season, there was no such drama this summer. The Orioles, whose 115 losses were the fourth-most in modern big league history, clinched the top choice in 2019 with nine games remaining.

2019 Draft order set: Brewers pick 27th or 28th

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:30:00 +0200

Game 163 gives Yelich last shot at Triple Crown

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:21:00 +0200

Christian Yelich took the field for the final Sunday of the regular season chasing two crowns: the National League Central crown and the vaunted Triple Crown.

Crew's win sets up division tiebreaker at Wrigley

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:06:00 +0200

With identical 95-67 records, the Brewers and Cubs will meet in a one-game tiebreaker at noon CT on Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Yelich vying for first NL Triple Crown since '37

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:30:00 +0200

Christian Yelich took the field for the final Sunday of the regular season chasing two crowns: the National League Central crown and the vaunted Triple Crown.

Potential tiebreaker starters for Game 163

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:28:00 +0200

If there are one or two tiebreakers to decide the National League Central or West on Monday, here's a look at who could start the pivotal contests on ESPN, as well as potential starters for the NL Wild Card Game and NL Division Series.

One X-factor on every team in the postseason

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 18:09:00 +0200

These are the best parts of a baseball season. To watch players emerge or to see them take their performance to a higher level is as good as it gets. Let's take a look at the most interesting players of 2018, the players who have surprised, entertained and impressed us in their roles in shaping playoff races.

Crew tied for 1st; Yelich pushing for Triple Crown

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 08:20:00 +0200

Christian Yelich continued his push for the Triple Crown with two home runs, the second of which put the Brewers ahead for good in the seventh inning. Jonathan Schoop and Erik Kratz combined to drive in three runs in the fourth inning for Milwaukee, which is now tied atop the NL Central with the Cubs entering the final day of the regular season.

It all comes down to Game 162 for hopeful Crew

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 07:23:00 +0200

With the division on the line, the Brewers will hand the ball to veteran left-hander Gio Gonzalez, who is 2-0 with a 2.66 ERA in four starts since coming to Milwaukee from the Nationals. Gonzalez knows pressure pitching, having made six postseason starts for Washington. The Tigers counter with right-hander Spencer Turnbull in his fourth Major League appearance and third start. Christian Yelich enters the game leading the NL in batting average and tied for first in home runs. He's two RBIs short

Brewers put Central title hopes on Gio's left arm

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 07:17:00 +0200

Sunday's regularly-scheduled regular-season finale will be must-win for the Brewers, whose division hopes were very much alive after the Cubs lost to the Cardinals on Saturday. So who will take the ball?

Yelich-powered Brewers tie Cubs atop Central

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 07:09:00 +0200

Yelich continues Triple Crown push with 35th HR

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 02:47:00 +0200

Besides the fact that Christian Yelich is turning the National League Most Valuable Player Award debate into not much of a debate, he's now chasing a Triple Crown, too.

Crew stays flexible with options for finale starter

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 01:20:00 +0200

Crew keeps pace on Braun's fortuitous 2nd HR

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:46:00 +0200

Ryan Braun hit two home runs, giving him five in his last four games, to give the Brewers a late win over the Tigers. Braun's second home run hit off right fielder Nicholas Castellanos' glove at the top of the wall, rolled on top of the yellow line and landed over the fence. Christian Yelich hit his 34th home run for Milwaukee.

Yelich homers with Marine brother in attendance

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:40:00 +0200

Christian Yelich is about to appear in the Major League Baseball postseason for the first time. His Brewers have been the National League's best team this month. He's very likely closing in on the NL Most Valuable Player award. And his story is about to get even better.

Miley looks to continue push for NL Central

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:01:00 +0200

Steady lefty Wade Miley takes the mound on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. CT, as the Brewers try to stay alive in the division race. It's his 16th Brewers start, and he has yet to allow more than three earned runs in an outing. Left-hander Daniel Norris is scheduled for Detroit.

Injured Attanasio revels in Brewers' success

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:35:00 +0200

There was nothing like a spot in the postseason to ease Brewers owner Mark Attanasio's pain.

Schedule for potential NL tiebreakers announced

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:44:00 +0200

Major League Baseball today announced the scheduling of Monday's potential Tiebreaker Games on ESPN.

Yelich's brother discharged, will see him play

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:51:00 +0200

Who was Brewers' MVP this season?

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:43:00 +0200

From familiar faces like Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt and Jose Abreu to relative newcomers to the spotlight like Blake Snell, Aaron Nola and Kyle Freeland, there was certainly no shortage of star power to go around the Majors in 2018. Whether they were fueling postseason pushes, serving as veteran leaders on young teams or captivating fans with breakout campaigns, these standouts provided fans around the country with the most exciting storylines of the regular season.

Brewers turn attention to NL Central crown

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:46:00 +0200

At worst, the Brewers will host the National League Wild Card Game on Tuesday night. But the big prize is still in play: The NL Central crown. The Brewers remained a half-game behind the Cubs after Chicago beat the Pirates in 10 innings on Wednesday.

The Top 10 Brewers Moments of 2018

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:53:00 +0200

Ryan Braun's huge ninth-inning home run in the Brewers' opening series in San Diego didn't make this list. Nor did Lorenzo Cain playing the role of traffic cop in a brilliant bit of baserunning against the Cubs, Eric Thames' dramatic walk-off home run against the Rockies or Orlando Arcia's surprise two-RBI bunt double against the Reds. Those moments and more all deserved mention, but the rules say a Top 10 list can only have 10 entries, so here are our picks, in chronological order, for the best

Uecker joins in on Brewers clinch celebration

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:38:00 +0200

The legend himself.

Crew returning to playoffs for first time since '11

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:52:00 +0200

Travis Shaw drove in Christian Yelich twice as the Brewers secured a sweep of the Cardinals. Jhoulys Chacin and four relievers limited St. Louis to two hits. The Cardinals had a chance to tie the game in the eighth, but pinch-runner Adolis Garcia tripped rounding third and was thrown out at home.

Get new Brewers postseason gear

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:27:00 +0200

Check out the Brewers Shop and get suited up for October in official postseason gear as the Brewers are back in the playoffs after clinching a National League spot for the first time since 2011.

Get Brewers NL Central champs gear

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:27:00 +0200

Check out the Brewers Shop and get suited up for October in official postseason gear as the Brewers clinched the National League Central title for the first time since 2011.

Dress for success: Get Brewers gear for NLCS

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:27:00 +0200

Check out the Brewers Shop and get suited up for October in official postseason gear as the Crew is in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2011.

Playoff-bound Brewers open final home series

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 02:10:00 +0200

The Brewers will close out the regular season at home against an old American League rival, the Tigers, who visit Milwaukee for the first time since 2006 beginning at 7:10 p.m. CT Friday. Zach Davies starts for the Brewers opposite Auburndale, Wis., native Jordan Zimmermann, who has a 3.80 ERA in front of friends and family in four career starts at Miller Park but hasn't pitched there since 2015.

Yelich calls fans into action ahead of final series

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 01:38:00 +0200

Christian Yelich was curious: What was the early word on how his Players' Tribune essay was being received back in Milwaukee? He may find out beginning Friday night, when the Brewers return home to play the Tigers on the final weekend of the regular season.

Imagining crazy tiebreaker scenarios

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:22:00 +0200

Entering Wednesday's play, the four-way National League tie possibility we proposed in this space earlier this week is still technically on the table. Heck, a five-way tie is still technically on the table.

The Brewers' most unlikely postseason hero

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:18:00 +0200

What do all playoff teams in history have in common? Their rosters are stacked with recognizable, star players who deservedly receive most of the credit for everything good that happened to their clubs both in October, and the weeks leading up to it. But take a closer look -- for every handful of All Star-caliber players, there's at least one lesser-known contributor whose unexpected performance ended up being a difference-maker.

Crew on cusp of clinch, right on Cubs' heels

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 08:17:00 +0200

One more Busch Stadium win, and the Brewers are in. Milwaukee is that close to claiming at least a National League Wild Card berth after Christian Yelich pushed past 100 RBIs and then some on a career-best six-RBI night, and Ryan Braun homered twice in a 12-4 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday. If the Brewers can complete a three-game sweep of the Cardinals behind Jhoulys Chacin on Wednesday, it will ensure Milwaukee a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2011. A clubhouse celebrat

Big bats put Brewers' magic number at 1

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 06:11:00 +0200

One more Busch Stadium win, and the Brewers are in. Milwaukee was that close to claiming at least a National League Wild Card berth after a 12-4 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday. The Brewers led wire to wire after Jesus Aguilar and Ryan Braun delivered consecutive two-out home runs off Cardinals starter Austin Gomber for a 2-0 lead in the first inning, while Christian Yelich pushed past 100 RBIs and then some, hitting a three-run triple and a three-run home run.

Yelich drives in career-high 6 to top 100 RBIs

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:44:00 +0200

Christian Yelich added another bullet point to his National League MVP resume in a big way on Tuesday: A career-high six RBIs to surpass 100 for the first time.

Chacin faces Cards to wrap regular-season work

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 03:55:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin, who is lined up to start a potential NL Wild Card Game for Milwaukee, will make his final regular-season start Wednesday when the Brewers and Cardinals conclude their series at 6:10 p.m. CT. Chacin was 0-7 in his first nine career games (eight starts) against the Cardinals before getting a win at Busch Stadium with six scoreless innings on Aug. 19. He'll make his career-high 34th start opposite St. Louis right-hander John Gant.

Crew not yet looking ahead to Wild Card Game

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 02:48:00 +0200

As of Tuesday, the National League Wild Card Game was one short week away. But the Brewers are pushing the roster and strategy planning that would accompany a potential appearance in that win-or-go-home affair until this weekend at the earliest.

Aguilar, Braun homer to get Crew going in 1st

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 02:44:00 +0200

The Brewers can punch their ticket to the postseason with a three-game sweep of the Cardinals, and Jesus Aguilar and Ryan Braun got them off to a good start in the middle game of the series Tuesday night, delivering back-to-back home runs in the first inning for a 2-0 lead at Busch Stadium.

What happens if there's a 4-way tie in NL?

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 23:22:00 +0200

We've still got some very realistic tiebreaker possibilities in play in this last week of the regular season, and foremost among them is that the Brewers, Cardinals, Dodgers and Rockies could all end up with the same record -- leaving both the NL West and the two NL Wild Card spots up in the air after Sunday's final out.

Coffey going for his degree thanks to B.A.T.

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:49:00 +0200

Over his eight-year Major League career, former reliever Todd Coffey was known for busting out of the bullpen in a dead sprint until he reached the mound and got the ball. This fall, Coffey is running full speed into the next phase of his life: college student.

Yost the player integral to Brewers in 1982

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0200

Long before Nyjer Morgan "tickled" a hit up the middle to win Game 5 of the 2011 National League Division Series, another surprise hero, Ned Yost -- the Brewers' seldom-used backup catcher -- smashed a go-ahead home run over the Green Monster to give the 1982 Brewers a critical victory in their bid to win the American League East.

Error helps Brewers shave magic number to 3

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 07:01:00 +0200

An Eric Thames triple that skipped past Cardinals right fielder Jose Martinez in the eighth inning, followed by an errant pickoff by Cards reliever Bud Norris gave the Brewers the go-ahead run they needed to overcome Josh Hader's rough night in a 6-4 win at Busch Stadium. Milwaukee closed to within 1 1/2 games of the National League Central-leading Cubs and pushed another game ahead of the Cardinals in the NL Wild Card standings.

Brewers aim to keep rolling behind Gio

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 02:45:00 +0200

The Brewers won't mess around with an "opener" Tuesday, when veteran left-hander Gio Gonzalez takes the mound for his fourth Milwaukee start. The Brewers have won each of their first three games behind Gonzalez, who is coming off six scoreless innings against the Reds in his most recent outing. He'll work opposite Cardinals left-hander Austin Gomber in the 7:15 p.m. CT affair.

POW-winning Yelich 'good to go' after HBP

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 02:07:00 +0200

Another National League Player of the Week Award -- his third this season and second this month -- helped ease Christian Yelich's pain Monday ahead of the Brewers' pivotal series against the Cardinals. Yelich, the NL leader with a .322 batting average entering play Monday, was back in action for Milwaukee's opener at Busch Stadium after exiting Sunday's series finale in Pittsburgh with a bruised right elbow.

Yelich named NL Player of the Week

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:02:00 +0200

The Astros' Yuli Gurriel and the Brewers' Christian Yelich were recognized on Monday as the American League and National League Players of the Week, presented by W.B. Mason.

Fasten your seatbelts: We could get a 4-way tie

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:36:00 +0200

Fasten your seatbelt: We could get a 4-way tie

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:36:00 +0200

Who is Brewers' all-time single-season ace?

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:22:00 +0200

We take a look at each franchise's One Game To Live pitcher, the one pitcher, during his one peak season, that you'd put on the mound with it all on the line. You just get to pick one pitcher, and one season, when he was at the height of his game. Who's your pick?

Yelich day-to-day after HBP on right elbow

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:37:00 +0200

Left fielder Christian Yelich left the Brewers' 13-6 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday after having been hit by pitch in the seventh inning at PNC Park.

Crew cuts magic number to 4 with blowout win

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 23:20:00 +0200

The Brewers overpowered the Pirates to take the series and lower their magic number to clinch a postseason berth to four. Christian Yelich and Travis Shaw hit homers to power a five-run second inning, then Mike Moustakas hit a leadoff shot in the eighth. The Brewers also capitalized on a wild pitch in the sixth that helped three more runs score. Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer each hit two-run doubles for the Pirates and exited in the eighth to cheers in what may be their last home game at PNC Pa

Brewers score three on wild pitch, error

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 22:25:00 +0200

The Brewers scored five runs in the sixth inning of Sunday's game vs. the Pirates, and three came on a bizarre play.

Crew travels to St. Louis for pivotal series

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 21:38:00 +0200

The Brewers will continue their final road trip of 2018 with a visit to St. Louis for three games beginning on Monday. The Crew enters two games ahead of the Cardinals for the first National League Wild Card spot and is 8-8 against St. Louis this season. Chase Anderson was originally scheduled to pitch, but manager Craig Counsell announced late Sunday that "with what we have available ... and where guys are at, we think that probably mixing and matching is the best way." Jack Flaherty (8-8, 3.08

Crew moves to St. Louis for pivotal series

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 21:38:00 +0200

The Brewers will continue their final road trip of 2018 with a visit to St. Louis for three games beginning tonight. The Crew enters two games ahead of the Cardinals for the first National League Wild Card spot and is 8-8 against St. Louis this season. The Brewers will open the series with a "bullpen game" after scratching Chase Anderson, their Opening Day starter who has struggled with home runs (he has allowed a National League-leading 30 this season) and the first inning (6.30 ERA). The Brewe

Yelich, Shaw homer in big 2nd inning vs. Bucs

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 20:47:00 +0200

Christian Yelich and Travis Shaw hit a projected 864 feet worth of home runs in the second inning as the Milwaukee Brewers jumped out to a 6-0 lead over the Pirates on Sunday at PNC Park.

Brewers keeping focus entering big Cards set

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 19:31:00 +0200

The Brewers will head to St. Louis for a three-game series that will likely have an outsized effect on determining their postseason fate one way or the other. But don't tell the Brewers that. They aren't likely to treat the upcoming three games in St. Louis any differently than the previous three against Pittsburgh.

These are the 2018 second-half All-Star teams

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:10:00 +0200

Baseball's All-Star Game is our annual opportunity to pause the hustle and bustle of the 162-game schedule and appreciate those who have defined the season, to date. But that date, of course, comes at a point in which so much of the season story is still unwritten. And even though the 2018 Midsummer Classic came especially late (teams had played nearly 100 games by that point), there are plenty of players whose performance since the break is worth appreciating, too.

Brewers stumped again by Bucs, Williams

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 04:31:00 +0200

Pirates right-hander Trevor Williams continued to get the best of the Brewers on Saturday as Milwaukee was held to held to just five hits -- four of them singles -- during a loss to the Pirates at PNC Park.

Miley ready to roll again in finale vs. Bucs

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:44:00 +0200

Left-hander Wade Miley will take the mound for the Brewers on Sunday to close out a three-game series with the Pirates at PNC Park at 12:35 p.m. CT. Milwaukee has won each of Miley's past five starts, and the southpaw has allowed six earned runs over 28 1/3 innings during that span. Right-hander Joe Musgrove will start for Pittsburgh.

30 best games of '18 -- 1 player from each team

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:01:00 +0200

Every team, all 30 of them, has remarkable moments. From bunches of home runs to bunches of strikeouts, from household names to players you may not have heard of before, these become part of the fabric of a season. Here we go with 30 special individual performances for 30 teams.

Hader sets two MLB K's records vs. Pirates

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:19:00 +0200

It was a record-setting kind of night for Milwaukee reliever Josh Hader in the Brewers' 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, though it certainly wasn't out of the ordinary.

After 3-HR 6th, Brewers' magic number at 5

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:02:00 +0200

Milwaukee's Travis Shaw, Mike Moustakas and Erik Kratz homered in the sixth inning as part of six-run rally off Pirates relievers Edgar Santana and Steven Brault that gave the Brewers a win in the series opener on Friday night at PNC Park. Josh Bell and Corey Dickerson hit home runs for Pittsburgh in the loss. The game was delayed for two hours and 14 minutes by rain in the fifth inning.

Yelich appreciates Baker Mayfield's gesture

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 01:24:00 +0200

Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Baker Mayfield has a platform to let a lot of people know what he thinks. After leading the Browns to a comeback victory on Thursday, he gave a shoutout to Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich.

Davies ready to contain Pirates again

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 23:44:00 +0200

Since returning to the Brewers' rotation Sept. 9, right-hander Zach Davies has a 3.00 ERA but has yet to pitch into the sixth inning. He allowed two runs over five innings his last time out, against the Pirates, and face Pittsburgh again on Saturday. Trevor Williams (13-9, 3.16) will take the ball for the Bucs.

Yelich shies from MVP talk, but stats say it all

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0200

It sounds simple, selecting a Most Valuable Player. Often, it's not. This year in the National League, it is particularly not.

'Pride and joy' in local youth field makeover

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:16:00 +0200

Baran Park was one of five parks across the country selected to an overhaul under a partnership between Major League Baseball and Scott's Lawn Care. With help from the Brewers Community Foundation, Journey House was selected from more than 350 organizations seeking refurbishments for their fields.

'Pride and joy' in Milwaukee youth field makeover

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 03:53:00 +0200

Yelich has Browns QB Mayfield's vote for MVP

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 03:50:00 +0200

Respect.

Yelich has Browns QB Mayfield's support for MVP

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 03:50:00 +0200

Respect.

Baker Mayfield sports his friend Yelich's uni

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 03:50:00 +0200

Respect.

Youth is served: Each club's best rookie in 2018

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:16:00 +0200

Each year, a new group of rookies sets out to make a mark in the Major Leagues, and in 2018, many of these young players have made history with their performances. With the aid of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at each team's best rookie this season.

Youth is served: Brewers' best rookie this year

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:16:00 +0200

Youth is served: Brewers' best rookie this season

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:16:00 +0200

Chacin starts Crew's final road trip in Pittsburgh

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 06:42:00 +0200

The Brewers get one last chance to solve the pesky Pirates when Jhoulys Chacin opens a three-game road series on Friday at 6:05 p.m. CT. Pittsburgh, which sends tough right-hander Ivan Nova to the mound, has won 11 of the first 16 matchups between the teams, including two of three at Miller Park last weekend and all five games of a dismal series for the Brewers at PNC Park just before the All-Star break. Chacin has a 2.51 ERA against the Pirates in five starts this season, but he is yet to regis

Aguilar-led Crew gains on Cubs, pads WC lead

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 06:07:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar got his 100th RBI with a first-inning single, and two innings later, he hit a three-run home run to power the Brewers to a victory that increased their NL Wild Card lead to three games. Manny Pina hit a three-run shot after a 13-pitch at-bat for Milwaukee, which got six impressive innings from Gio Gonzalez. Matt Harvey allowed seven runs over 5 1/3 innings for the Reds in defeat.

Brewers exercise caution with Cain (rib cage)

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 01:13:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain was advised to be smart about the right rib cage injury that knocked him out of Tuesday's game against the Reds and kept him sidelined Wednesday at a critical time for the Brewers.

Gio looks to lead Brewers to series win

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:04:00 +0200

Gio Gonzalez toes the rubber for the Brewers for the third time on Wednesday as Milwaukee tries to avoid dropping a second straight series. Matt Harvey starts for Cincinnati in the 6:40 p.m. CT series finale. Gonzalez faced the Reds twice this season during his time with the Nationals. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on 15 hits and three walks over 9 2/3 innings.

Crew loses ground; bats shut down in defeat

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:01:00 +0200

Christian Yelich was held in check, Lorenzo Cain made a mysterious early exit, and nobody else with a bat in his hands and a Brewers uniform on his back could pick up the slack in a 3-1 loss to the Reds on Tuesday.

Shaw (knee), Cain (rib cage) exit vs. Reds

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 06:46:00 +0200

The Brewers lost cleanup hitter Travis Shaw to a bruised knee in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game at Miller Park against the Reds, and an inning later, they lost their No. 3 hitter, Lorenzo Cain, too.

Shaw (knee bruise), Cain exit against Reds

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:16:00 +0200

San Antonio becomes Brewers' Triple-A affiliate

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:20:00 +0200

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a player development contract with Triple-A San Antonio of the Pacific Coast League. The two-year contract will run through the 2020 season. The announcement was made by Brewers general manager David Stearns.

MVP candidate Cain a directional OF metric star

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:20:00 +0200

Who's great at going back to make catches in the outfield, or coming in? What about going to the left or right? With an update to a key Statcast metric, now you can find out.

Anderson looks to stay sharp vs. Reds

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:22:00 +0200

Chase Anderson gets the call as the Brewers try to start another series winning streak tonight at 6:40 p.m. CT. It will be Anderson's 30th start this season and fourth against the Reds, whom he has held to a 2.98 ERA in 10 career starts while going 5-1. He'll have to be careful with the opposing pitcher, Michael Lorenzen, who has already smacked a pair of home runs against the Brewers this season.

Yelich's historic bi-cycle vs. Reds fuels Crew

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 06:40:00 +0200

Christian Yelich, who is bashing his way into the NL MVP conversation, recorded his second cycle of the season against Cincinnati, becoming the first Major Leaguer to complete the feat against the same club. He singled in the first inning, doubled in the third, hit a two-run home run in the fifth and sent a liner to the right-center-field gap in the sixth as the Brewers busted the game open to strengthen their NL Wild Card lead and stay 2 1/2 games back of the Cubs in the NL Central.

These players hit multiple cycles in their careers

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 05:38:00 +0200

While hitting one cycle might be rather arbitrary for a big leaguer, hitting two within a career takes some skill. In fact, only 25 players have done so since 1908.

Yelich triples for 2nd cycle this season

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 03:44:00 +0200

A day after the Pirates snapped his on-base streak at 30 games, Christian Yelich started a new one in a big way against the Reds, making some history in the process. Yelich tripled in the bottom of the sixth inning on Monday night, completing his second cycle of the season -- both of which have come against Cincinnati.

Players who have hit for the cycle

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 03:39:00 +0200

Getting four knocks in one day is memorable for even the best hitters. But getting a hit of each kind -- a single, double, triple and homer -- in the same game? That's something special.

NL batting race aligns in Reds-Brewers series

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:29:00 +0200

The road to the National League batting title travels through Miller Park this week, though you won't see it on the scoreboard unless you look closely when the Reds' Scooter Gennett and the Brewers' Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain come to bat.

Burnes among rookies with most potential

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:39:00 +0200

Starting with Ronald Acuna and Juan Soto, who's in the midst of a historic season, Jim Callis ranks the top rookie players under 25.

Each team's 2018 breakout player

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:42:00 +0200

Today we take a look at players on each team who, in 2018, had the breakthrough year that augurs great things for the future. Some of them are rookies, some of them just finally turned the corner, but all of them are players we'll be talking about for years to come. And this was the year they got it all started.

30 breakout performers -- 1 for each team

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:42:00 +0200

Who's had the better 2018: Yelich or Pete Davidson?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0200

They've both been doing very well.

Who's had the better '18, Yelich or Pete Davidson?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0200

They've both been doing very well.

Who's had better '18, Yelich or Pete Davidson?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0200

They've both been doing very well.

Crew misses chance to gain on Cubs in defeat

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:40:00 +0200

Back-to-back ninth-inning home runs by Jesus Aguilar and Domingo Santana snapped a streak of 16 scoreless innings, but the Brewers' comeback attempt fell short in a 3-2 loss to the Pirates on Sunday afternoon at Miller Park.

Miley looks to continue strong 2018 vs. Reds

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:41:00 +0200

Left-hander Wade Miley (4-2, 2.23 ERA) starts on Monday when the Brewers open a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. CT against the Reds at Miller Park. Miley has held opponents to two runs or fewer in 12 of his 13 starts this season, and he's allowed two runs over 13 1/3 innings between two starts against Cincinnati. He'll square off against right-hander Anthony DeSclafini (7-5, 4.80), who is 1-1 with a 5.54 ERA in two starts against Milwaukee this season.

Chacin goes for Crew's 8th straight series win

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 06:44:00 +0200

The Brewers will try to clinch their eighth consecutive series win on Sunday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. CT against the Pirates at Miller Park. Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin gets the nod, looking to earn his first victory in his fifth start against Pittsburgh this season. He's pitched well in the first four meetings, posting a 2.28 ERA, which led Counsell to flip his spot in the rotation with Wade Miley, who now will start on Monday against the Reds. Trevor Williams will start on Sunday for Pittsburgh

Brewers fall further back in Central with defeat

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 06:44:00 +0200

Christian Yelich hit a first-inning home run for the second straight game but the Brewers couldn't muster much else off Ivan Nova and lost, 3-1, to the Pirates on Saturday night at Miller Park.

Yelich hits 30th HR, has reached in 30 straight

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 01:42:00 +0200

Christian Yelich added another line to his resume for the National League Most Valuable Player Award on Saturday at Miller Park.

Nelson progressing, to continue rehab in Arizona

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:53:00 +0200

Jimmy Nelson has tried to be his teammates' biggest cheerleader this season while he rehabs from shoulder surgery last year.

Nelson progressing; rehab moves to Arizona

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:53:00 +0200

Jimmy Nelson has tried to be his teammates' biggest cheerleader this season while he rehabs from shoulder surgery last year.

3 HRs, 2-run bunt double help Crew keep pace

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 07:37:00 +0200

It was a complete team effort for Milwaukee in a 7-4 win over the Pirates at Miller Park on Friday. Christian Yelich, Travis Shaw and Mike Moustakas hit home runs and Lorenzo Cain might have robbed one. Jesus Aguilar added another two-strike RBI to his Major League-leading tally and Orlando Arcia bunted for a two-run double. The win kept the Brewers 1 1/2 games behind the National League Central-leading Cubs, and increased the Crew's NL Wild Card lead to four games over the Cardinals and Dodgers

Davies takes on Pirates in middle game

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 02:08:00 +0200

Zach Davies will pitch against the Pirates for the first time this season when the series continues Saturday at 6:10 p.m. CT. The right-hander missed much of the year with shoulder and back injuries, but returned for September and has allowed three earned runs in 10 innings against the Cubs and Giants over his first two starts back. Right-hander Ivan Nova starts for Pittsburgh.

Crew's rotation shuffle has playoff implications

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 02:00:00 +0200

When the Brewers swapped Jhoulys Chacin and Wade Miley in their upcoming pitching rotation, it was a subtle change with potentially significant implications. It meant that in addition to lining up the way they want for the remaining two weeks of the regular season, the team has October baseball in mind.

Who is every club's September hero?

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:03:00 +0200

These are the players who rose to the occasion when the pressure was at its peak.

Hiura's stock on the rise after strong season

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:16:00 +0200

MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects list changes greatly from the start of the season to it's conclusion. There are graduates, additions and subtractions during our full re-rank over the summer and this year, for the first time, we introduced Market Corrections to reflect changing thoughts on the top prospects in the game. The 20 hitters listed below made the biggest leap in 2018, either from off the list entirely, or lower down, to much higher on the Top 100. We'll take a look at pitchers next wee

NL Central storylines by the numbers

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:21:00 +0200

This week in our NL Central divisional notebook, we're exploring the one number that best explains why and how each team is where it is now. These stats are meant to serve as a snapshot of how the team got here, and how far it can potentially go in the weeks to come.

Grandy's triple bounces twice on HR marker

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:09:00 +0200

It was a triple, then a homer, then a triple again. In the end, the result was the same for Curtis Granderson and the Brewers -- a first-inning run en route to a 5-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night.

Brewers win series at Wrigley, now 1 game back

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 07:52:00 +0200

That October feel came early to Wrigley Field, where the Brewers kept their division hopes alive Wednesday night with a series win over the Cubs and moved within one game of first place in the NL Central with 15 games to go. Curtis Granderson homered and scored the first three Brewers runs as Milwaukee secured a seventh consecutive series victory.

Brewers win series at Wrigley, 1 game back

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 05:51:00 +0200

Gio to face Pirates in homestand opener

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:35:00 +0200

Milwaukee's penultimate homestand brings the Pirates and Reds to Miller Park for a pair of three-game sets, beginning with Gio Gonzalez's second Brewers start on Friday at 7:10 p.m. CT. Gonzalez, acquired from the Nationals on Aug. 31, was effective in his debut, a winning 5 2/3-inning performance against the Giants last week. He'll pitch opposite Pittsburgh's Chris Archer.

This triple bounced twice on HR line marker

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:44:00 +0200

It was a triple, then a homer, then a triple again. In the end, the result was the same for Curtis Granderson and the Brewers -- a first-inning run.

Aguilar welcomes break ahead of stretch run

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 01:42:00 +0200

Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar is a big man at 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds -- big enough to admit when he needs a breather. Homerless and held to two RBIs through nine games in September, Aguilar conceded a break was in order Wednesday to recharge ahead of Milwaukee's 15 remaining regular-season games. He will be back in the lineup Friday night against the Pirates at Miller Park.

Every team's single-season saves leader

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:08:00 +0200

Edwin Diaz's chase for history is in its final weeks. The Mariners have 18 games left to play in the regular season. Diaz has 54 saves -- eight shy of the Major League single-season record of 62, set by the Angels' Francisco Rodriguez in 2008.

Trio of prospects provides offense for Biloxi

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:56:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Tuesday.

Crew seeking series win in pivotal matchup

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:41:00 +0200

The Brewers' streak of six consecutive series victories is on the line Wednesday, when Chase Anderson takes the mound for Milwaukee against Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs at 7:05 p.m. CT. Anderson owns a 2.91 ERA in 10 career starts against the Cubs, including a 1.35 ERA in three starts this season. This is the final meeting of the regular season between these NL Central contenders, with first-place Chicago holding a two-game lead over the Brewers.

Brewers held silent in bid to catch Cubs

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:15:00 +0200

The Brewers needed nothing short of a three-game sweep of the Cubs to claim first place in the National League Central and flip the flags atop Wrigley Field. Like he's done so many times before, Jose Quintana got in the way.

Data-driven Crew 'shifting' in high gear

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 02:29:00 +0200

When they don't work, infield shifts infuriate a pitcher. When they do work, you get games like Monday's 3-2 Brewers win over the Cubs, in which Milwaukee's ever-moving shifts may have been the difference between a win and a loss.

Data-driven Brewers 'shifting' in high gear

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 02:29:00 +0200

Chacin faces Cubs in MLB Network Showcase

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:42:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin gets the call as the Brewers take on the Cubs at 7:05 p.m. CT on Tuesday at Wrigley Field in the MLB Network Showcase Game. Chacin is 2-1 with a 1.53 ERA in three starts against Chicago this season, but his lone lose to the North Siders came on Wednesday after he allowed five runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings at Miller Park. He faces a tough opponent in Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana, who is 5-2 with a 1.78 ERA in nine career starts against the Brewers, including 3-1 with a 2.6

Hader K's 6 straight Cubs as Crew closes in

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:26:00 +0200

Wade Miley delivered another stingy start, Josh Hader struck out all six batters he faced in dominant relief and Mike Moustakas reached safely three times and scored twice, including a tiebreaking scamper home on a sixth-inning wild pitch that sent the Brewers to a 3-2 win at Wrigley Field on Monday in the opener of another charged series between the National League Central's top two contenders.

Yelich honored to rep MLB in Japan

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 02:16:00 +0200

Christian Yelich was one of three 2018 All-Stars among the first wave of players named Monday to represent Major League Baseball in the Japan All-Star Series in November. The Brewers star said the opportunity was too good to pass on.

30 players better than their 2018 numbers

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:38:00 +0200

This week at The Thirty, we take a look at players you might have expected to have a better season than they have, for whatever reason, whether it's a slump, injury or just bad luck. These players are likely to bounce back next year: They're too talented not to. So don't give up on these guys yet.

Yelich to represent MLB in All-Star Tour of Japan

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0200

The first wave of players who will represent Major League Baseball in the 2018 All-Star Tour with Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in November were announced Monday by MLB and the MLB Players' Association.

Schoop's slam in tense 6th frame fuels sweep

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 23:05:00 +0200

Jonathan Schoop's two-out grand slam off Madison Bumgarner sent Milwaukee to a 6-3 win and a three-game sweep of the Giants at Miller Park. The Brewers pulled within two games of the NL Central-leading Cubs and remained comfortably in the top spot in the NL Wild Card standings. Bumgarner had retired 15 straight batters when he hit Ryan Braun on the left shoulder, prompting words between the two while Milwaukee's dugout emptied. Before play resumed, Brewers manager Craig Counsell was ejected by p

Crew focuses on division going into Cubs series

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 19:28:00 +0200

The Brewers travel to Wrigley Field to play the Cubs in a critical three-game set beginning Monday at 7:05 p.m. CT. The Brewers, who took two of three from the Cubs when the teams met at Miller Park on Monday through Wednesday, will try to put another dent in Chicago's lead in the National League Central, which stood at 2 1/2 games as of Sunday morning.

Crew pads Wild Card lead as Gio wins debut

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 06:10:00 +0200

Gio Gonzalez delivered 5 2/3 effective innings in his first Brewers start and was backed by home runs from Travis Shaw and Christian Yelich in a 4-3 win over the Giants at Miller Park. It was a promising restart for Gonzalez, who struggled to a 6.55 ERA in his final eight starts for the Nationals before the Brewers picked him up in an Aug. 31 trade to add depth and experience to their rotation. The Brewers extended their lead in the National League Wild Card race to 2 1/2 games over the Cardinal

Hiura powers Shuckers to win

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 05:56:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Saturday.

Gio turns in solid Brewers debut vs. Giants

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 03:11:00 +0200

Saturday marked a promising start for Gio Gonzalez in his Brewers debut, as he held the Giants to a run on four hits in 5 2/3 solid innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts. The lone run scored right at the end of Gonzalez's outing, when Chase d'Arnaud beat left fielder Christian Yelich's throw home to cut the Brewers' lead to 4-1. d'Arnaud was initially called out on the play, but the Giants challenged and won.

Miley opens crucial set at Wrigley Field

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:33:00 +0200

It's a matchup of left-handers as Wade Miley starts for Milwaukee opposite the Cubs' Jon Lester at 7:05 p.m. CT on Monday in the opener of a three-game series that could go a long way to deciding the division race. Miley beat the Cubs last week at Miller Park with six innings of three-hit, one-run ball, and has allowed three or fewer runs in all 12 of his Brewers starts. Keep an eye on Ryan Braun; he's 8-for-18 lifetime against Lester with three doubles.

Davies out to build on solid return in sweep bid

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:33:00 +0200

Zach Davies will continue his comeback from an injury-plagued summer when he starts Sunday's 1:10 p.m. CT series finale against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants at Miller Park. Davies' five-inning outing on Labor Day against the Cubs was his first start in the Major Leagues since May 29, before shoulder and back injuries derailed his season. He'll face a tough opponent in Bumgarner, who is 3-0 with a 2.36 ERA in four career starts at Miller Park. The Giants have won all four games.

Aguilar's clutch hit helps Crew add to WC lead

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 07:15:00 +0200

Ryan Braun hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Jesus Aguilar drove in the winning run on a two-run double in the seventh for the Brewers. Derek Holland worked around five walks to throw six strong innings for the Giants, who dropped their sixth straight game. Josh Hader got the win with two scoreless innings and five strikeouts in relief, while Jeremy Jeffress notched the save.

Hiura hits go-ahead RBI double in Biloxi's win

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 06:37:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Friday.

Gio set for Brewers debut against Giants

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:05:00 +0200

Eight days after the Brewers acquired him in a trade with the Nationals, Gio Gonzalez will make his debut with a start against the Giants at 6:10 p.m. CT on Saturday. Milwaukee is hoping a change of scenery and a long break will refresh Gonzalez, a former All-Star who has struggled to a 6.55 ERA since the All-Star break. Right-hander Chris Stratton starts for San Francisco.

Yelich calls criticism of off-day 'ridiculous'

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 02:06:00 +0200

Christian Yelich is the reigning National League Player of the Week and an NL Most Valuable Player Award candidate. He hadn't missed a start since early July and has been the Brewers' most valuable player in the second half, if not the whole season.

Ray makes Pipeline Team of the Year

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:43:00 +0200

Pipeline Hitter of the Year Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pitcher of the Year Dylan Cease headline our annual Prospect Team of the Year, which includes eight Top 100 prospects on the 12-player first team.

Davies presents slide art to Anderson

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:27:00 +0200

It's the thought that counts.

Ray among 6 Minor Leaguers to go 20-20

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:40:00 +0200

Here are the six prospects who did reach the 20-20 plateau in 2018, listed alphabetically, as well as some who came up just short.

Most pressing questions for Crew, NL Central

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:57:00 +0200

Down the stretch they come in the National League Central, with 3 1/2 weeks remaining in the regular season, three teams hunting for October and everyone facing a critical question as they play toward the finish line. Here's a stroll around the division, with one question for each club.

Crew's sweep bid falls short after Grandy HR

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:27:00 +0200

Curtis Granderson continued his favorable first impression with the Brewers on Wednesday night, but Milwaukee fell short of a three-game sweep of the NL Central-leading Cubs. Defensive lapses contributed to a four-run Cubs rally in a fourth inning that began with Daniel Murphy's home run, and Kyle Schwarber also went deep to send the Brewers to a 6-4 loss at Miller Park.

Brewers have 1 of 5 most magical wins of 2018

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:12:00 +0200

This season has already delivered so many of these moments, so many days when we've been reminded that the sport without a clock lends itself to these crazy games.

Brewers return from off-day to face Giants

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 03:38:00 +0200

National League MVP candidate Christian Yelich, who received a break on Wednesday night, will be back in the lineup Friday when the Brewers host the Giants at 7:10 p.m. CT for the opener of a three-game series. Chase Anderson, who beat the Giants in late July at AT&T Park, is on the mound as Milwaukee continues its postseason push. Left-hander Derek Holland will start for San Francisco.

Two rookie arms rejoin Crew before activation

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 02:13:00 +0200

Rookie pitchers Freddy Peralta and Taylor Williams, optioned to the Minor Leagues last week when the Brewers needed their roster spots for fresh arms, have rejoined the team and will be activated Sunday when their required 10 days are up.

Yelich gets breather during red-hot stretch

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:32:00 +0200

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was absent from the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since July 2 -- prior to an All-Star "break" that wasn't for Yelich, who made the Midsummer Classic and hit a home run for the National League.

Miley's son helps dad with postgame interviews

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 07:47:00 +0200

Jeb will take your questions now.

Lemons fans seven for Helena

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 06:36:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Tuesday.

Ranking baseball's 5 best rivalries

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 06:00:00 +0200

Real rivalries must have something much more basic, and it really doesn't have all that much to do with the players in many instances: It's the fans.

Brewers-Cubs rivalry filled with wild finishes

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 06:00:00 +0200

On Wednesday, the two teams will square off in the series finale, which is the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day. It'll be Jose Quintana (11-9, 4.21 ERA) vs. Jhoulys Chacin (14-5, 3.53), and the game will feature two of National League Most Valuable Player Award candidates in Chicago's Javier Baez and Milwaukee's Christian Yelich. If history is any indication, this one will be worth tuning in for.

Crew 3 games back after Miley clips Cubs

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 05:32:00 +0200

An 11-1 victory over the Cubs at Miller Park didn't earn style points, but it did lift the Brewers within three games of first-place Chicago in the National League Central and kept Milwaukee atop the NL Wild Card standings.

Chacin starts finale vs. Cubs (FREE on MLB.TV)

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 02:40:00 +0200

This pivotal NL Central series wraps up Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. CT from Miller Park in the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day. The Brewers have their best 2018 starting pitcher on the mound, as Jhoulys Chacin makes his team-leading 30th start. He will be opposed by the Cubs' third straight left-hander, Jose Quintana. Milwaukee is 20-9 when Chacin takes the mound.

Brewers, Cubs take high road on 'rivalry' talk

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 02:25:00 +0200

Cole Hamels doesn't think Cubs-Brewers is a proper rivalry because Chicago fans packed Miller Park on Monday for his first taste of the neighboring teams' head-to-head matchups. Brewers manager Craig Counsell's view? Whatever, man.

Knebel shocked, honored by Clemente nod

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 01:56:00 +0200

Brewers reliever Corey Knebel isn't active in the community because of the accolades, but one congratulatory phone call did mean a lot Tuesday after Major League Baseball announced he was Milwaukee's nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.

30 prospects who went off -- 1 for each team

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:13:00 +0200

Across all 30 organizations, scores of prospects had very successful 2018 campaigns. The 30 players who had big seasons detailed below could be in contention for those honors, but deserved a shout out for standing out in each of their respective farm systems.

Knebel nominated for 2018 Clemente Award

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 17:58:00 +0200

The 30 club nominees for the 2018 Roberto Clemente Award, the most prominent individual award for Major League players, were announced today by Major League Baseball. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions both on and off the field.

Yelich delivers walk-off win; Crew gains ground

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 02:13:00 +0200

Mike Moustakas took a tying four-pitch walk with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, and National League Player of the Week Christian Yelich legged out an RBI fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth to finish a seesaw win over the Cubs that boosted the Brewers' hopes in the NL Central. Third baseman Kris Bryant fielded Yelich's grounder and, rather than throwing home, let his momentum carry him to the third-base bag, and his throw to first, in an attempt at an inning-ending double play, w

Yelich delivers as Brewers walk off vs. Cubs

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:05:00 +0200

Baez saluted Davies after striking out

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 23:25:00 +0200

What a guy.

Davies impressive in return from disabled list

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 22:00:00 +0200

Zach Davies expected to be "refreshed" by his long-awaited return to a Major League mound, and he sure looked that way while dealing five strong innings in a duel with the Cubs' Cole Hamels at Miller Park on Monday afternoon.

Yelich earns NL Player of the Week honors

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:00:00 +0200

It was hard to ignore a pair of offensive juggernauts that seemed to rediscover their talents over the past week. And for their efforts, the Yankees' Gleyber Torres and Brewers' Christian Yelich were recognized on Monday as the American League and National League Players of the Week, presented by W.B. Mason.

No start scheduled, but Gio available out of 'pen

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 20:10:00 +0200

Gio Gonzalez still didn't have a starting assignment as of Monday morning, but for the first time since the Brewers picked him up from the Nationals, he was available to pitch.

Crew can win big series vs. Cubs behind Miley

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 18:22:00 +0200

He's not flashy, but Wade Miley has been incredibly consistent for the Brewers when healthy. He's allowed three or fewer runs in each of his 11 starts, and two or fewer runs in 10 of them heading into Tuesday's 7:10 p.m. CT first pitch against the Cubs at Miller Park. Lefty Mike Montgomery is on the mound for the Cubs, who are starting three southpaws in this series.

The top pending free agent for all 30 teams

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0200

With trade season in the past, we can now look forward to two wonderful baseball things: the postseason and the Hot Stove. The fun thing about the Hot Stove is that, unlike the postseason, everyone gets to be involved. Whether your team won the World Series or finished 50-plus games out of first place, you're a part of the Hot Stove. The offseason is for everyone.

Yelich's first slam helps Crew take WC lead

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 01:06:00 +0200

Christian Yelich capped a monster road trip by hitting his first career grand slam on Sunday, part of a seven-run fifth inning that sent the Brewers to a victory at Nationals Park and a fourth consecutive series triumph. Keon Broxton put the Brewers ahead, 5-4, with a three-run homer before Yelich connected on his 27th. All but two of the runs that inning were charged to Nats starter Jefry Rodriguez.

Yelich hits 1st career slam as Crew takes series

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 23:11:00 +0200

Christian Yelich kept hitting, and the Brewers kept ticking off series wins. Yelich capped a monster road trip by hitting his first career grand slam on Sunday, part of a seven-run fifth inning that sent the Brewers to a 9-4 victory at Nationals Park and a fourth consecutive series triumph.

Davies welcomes return to mound in key series

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 19:36:00 +0200

Zach Davies isn't worried about nerves getting in the way when he returns from months of injury frustrations to start for the Brewers against the Cubs on Monday in the opener of what could prove a make-or-break series in the race for the National League Central.

Davies comes off DL, faces Cubs in opener

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 18:30:00 +0200

Zach Davies is back for his first big league start since May 29, and it's in a huge game. Davies will be on the mound Monday afternoon for the Brewers' 1:10 CT Labor Day contest against the Cubs, the opener of a three-game set at Miller Park. Davies is coming back from a summer lost to shoulder and back ailments. Resurgent left-hander Cole Hamels starts for Chicago.

"It's the last month, so every game is going to be big for us," Davies said. "It is a big series against an in-d

One wish for all 30 teams entering final month

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0200

While some teams are already planning for postseason baseball, others are clawing and scratching to get that far. Still, others are looking to the offseason and beyond.

Brewers let lead, top Wild Card spot slip away

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 07:20:00 +0200

The Brewers' bullpen let an eighth-inning lead slip away in Saturday's 5-4 loss at soggy Nationals Park, where Washington rallied for four runs -- all with two outs -- against a Brewers bullpen that appeared to be without relief ace Josh Hader.

Amid slew of additions, Gio awaits assignment

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 01:29:00 +0200

It was move-in day in the visitors' clubhouse at Nationals Park on Saturday, as the Brewers welcomed the three players they picked up in trades the night before plus a quintet of September callups.

Guerra looks to lead Crew to series win

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 23:45:00 +0200

With Gio Gonzalez in the fold and Zach Davies eligible to return from a Minor League option on Sunday, the Brewers could have shuffled their pitching plans for the rubber game. But they opted to stick with right-hander Junior Guerra, who is coming off a loss to the Reds in which he surrendered six earned runs in 1 1/3 innings and has been charged with 14 earned runs in 10 1/3 innings over his last three starts. Rookie righty Jefry Rodriguez starts the 12:35 p.m. CT game for Washington.

Brewers acquire Gio, Grandy among 3 trades

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:32:00 +0200

The Brewers were busy ahead of the deadline to pick up players and have them eligible for potential postseason play, acquiring lefty starter Gio Gonzalez, outfielder Curtis Granderson and lefty reliever Xavier Cedeno in separate trades.

Crew makes moves, then rides 3 HRs to victory

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 04:23:00 +0200

After acquiring pitching help in Gio Gonzalez and Xavier Cedeno, Travis Shaw, Erik Kratz and Jesus Aguilar went deep as the Brewers beat the Nationals in the series opener. Jhoulys Chacin allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings, while Tanner Roark gave up the three homers over six frames. Washington left the bases loaded in the ninth.

Anderson counters Strasburg in DC

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 02:59:00 +0200

Chase Anderson will try to keep the baseball in the yard when he starts at 6:05 p.m. CT on Saturday against the Nationals, who will counter with right-hander Stephen Strasburg. Anderson has allowed a National League-high 28 home runs this season, and while 21 have been solo shots and the other seven have come with only one runner aboard, Anderson has been working hard to find a fix. He believes it may be a matter of tempo, leading to an inconsistent arm slot and erratic command, so he'll aim to

Busy Brewers acquire Gonzalez from Nats

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 02:00:00 +0200

The Brewers were busy ahead of the deadline to pick up players and have them eligible for potential postseason play, getting lefty reliever Xavier Cedeno in a trade with the White Sox that was finalized Friday afternoon, then acquiring lefty starter Gio Gonzalez from the Nationals for two Minor Leaguers, according to a source.

Brewers trade for White Sox lefty Xavier Cedeno

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 22:43:00 +0200

The Brewers acquired lefty reliever Xavier Cedeno from the White Sox for a pair of low-level Minor League prospects ahead of Friday's deadline to pick up players and have them eligible for potential postseason play.

Hiura among top prospects to watch in AFL

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:33:00 +0200

There's no better setting for evaluating prospects than the Arizona Fall League. Here are the top 10 prospects to watch.

Cain's go-ahead HR in 11th lifts Crew in Cincy

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:45:00 +0200

Mere hours after outslugging the Reds in 10 innings Wednesday night, the Brewers scored a 2-1 win in 11 innings on Thursday afternoon at Great American Ball Park to clinch a third straight series victory. Lorenzo Cain hit the first pitch of the 11th off the top of the left-field wall and into the seats for the go-ahead home run.

5 September moves to watch for in NL Central

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:49:00 +0200

The postseason picture may have changed over the past month, but the competitive nature of the National League Central has not. The coming days will bring a flurry of activity and rounds of roster moves. Here is one move to watch for each team as the calendar turns to September.

Brewers turning to Chacin for opener vs. Nats

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:35:00 +0200

In Jhoulys Chacin, the Brewers have their steadiest starter on the mound for the opener of a three-game series in Washington on Friday. The Brewers are 19-9 with Chacin on the mound, and he's 4-2 with a 3.06 ERA in nine career starts against the Nationals. Washington righty Tanner Roark's first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. CT.

Prospect Hiura headed to AFL to represent Crew

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:04:00 +0200

For more than a quarter-century, the Arizona Fall League has helped prospects take the next step to becoming valuable, and often elite-level, big leaguers. The 2018 edition of the league, No. 27, set to begin on Oct. 9, will surely follow suit.

Brewers summon Brooks for pitching depth

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 18:28:00 +0200

Former Royals and A's right-hander Aaron Brooks was back in the big leagues for the first time since 2015 on Thursday after the Brewers called for reinforcements in the wake of Wednesday's long and wild win over the Reds.

Yelich seals cycle with triple in 6-for-6 game

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:47:00 +0200

In the midst of perhaps the hottest streak of his career, Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich reached a historic milestone on Wednesday night against the Reds, completing the second cycle in the Majors this season with a seventh-inning triple that tied the game at 10.

Pina hit in face by pitch, receives five stitches

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:14:00 +0200

Brewers catcher Manny Pina left Wednesday's game against the Reds after he was struck on the side of the face by a David Hernandez pitch in the seventh inning.

Yelich completes cycle with game-tying triple

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:55:00 +0200

Crew comes out on top in wildest game of '18

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:55:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar's home run in the 10th inning, his 30th of the season, gave the Brewers a win in the wildest game of 2018.

Pina exits after taking pitch to side of face

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:25:00 +0200

Brewers catcher Manny Pina left Wednesday's game against the Reds after he was struck on the side of the face by a David Hernandez pitch in the seventh inning.

Miley starts as Brewers go for series win

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:49:00 +0200

Once he overcame groin and oblique injuries, Wade Miley has been as steady as it gets for the Brewers, allowing two or fewer earned runs in nine of his 10 big league starts and three earned runs in the other. He beat the Reds at Great American Ball Park in his Brewers debut on May 2, when Miley worked six innings and allowed one run on three hits. The left-hander will start the series finale in Cincinnati on Thursday at 11:35 a.m. CT. Cody Reed will start for the Reds.

Biloxi sweeps 2018 Southern League awards

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 01:36:00 +0200

It was a clean sweep of the Southern League's major awards for the Brewers' Double-A Biloxi affiliate.

Spring Training schedules set for 2019

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:00:00 +0200

Major League Baseball unveiled the full schedule for 2019 Spring Training presented by Camping World, with action slated to begin on Feb. 21, when the Mariners and A's will meet at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz., for the Cactus League opener.

Looking back at Crew's best stretch-drive run

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:34:00 +0200

When the calendar flips to September, the excitement of the baseball season ratchets up and the margin for error becomes razor thin as teams battle to reach the postseason. There have been many memorable stretch-run performances over the years, and here's a look from all 30 MLB.com beat writers at the best one in each club's history.

Yelich records 1st career multi-HR game in loss

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 05:18:00 +0200

When Christian Yelich hit his first home run on Tuesday, it appeared little more than a historical footnote. When he hit his second home run, it was a brand-new ballgame.

Brewers, Peralta face Harvey after waiver claim

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:58:00 +0200

After not being able to complete a trade with the Reds for Matt Harvey last week, the Brewers will go head-to-head against the right-hander when the series continues at 6:10 p.m. CT on Wednesday. The Brewers won a waiver claim for Harvey and had two days to work out a deal, but when the teams couldn't agree on fair value by a Friday afternoon deadline, the Reds pulled Harvey back. He'll pitch opposite Brewers rookie Freddy Peralta, who struck out seven in seven scoreless innings against Cincinna

Davies pitches shutout for Class A Wisconsin

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 01:17:00 +0200

Zach Davies carved through all nine innings on just 85 pitches in a shutout victory for the Brewers' Midwest League affiliate.

Houser spins a gem for Sky Sox

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 05:18:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Monday.

Inbox: Who's in line for a callup to Milwaukee?

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 01:09:00 +0200

Will catcher Jacob Nottingham be among the wave of Brewers callups when rosters expand Saturday? What's the word on Brandon Woodruff? Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers those questions and more in the Inbox.

Crew celebrates Maryvale renovation landmark

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:43:00 +0200

Last November, the Brewers decided to invest in the facility along with the city of Phoenix. Construction began in March at the conclusion of the club's Spring Training.

30 potential callups to get excited about

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:17:00 +0200

Whether your team is competing for a postseason spot or looking ahead to the future, Sept. 1 is a date that has to be circled on the calendar.

Ashby makes Pipeline Team of the Week

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:10:00 +0200

MLB Pipeline's Prospect Team of the Week honors the best performances from the previous seven days. Any Minor Leaguer currently on an organization Top 30 Prospects list on our Prospect Watch is eligible.

Shaw most overlooked player on Brewers

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:21:00 +0200

This (theoretical and, as of this moment, entirely fictional) award would honor the player having a terrific season that, because of all the focus on the big names, hardly anyone has noticed. Thus, this week at The Thirty, we take a look at the player having a positive season on every MLB team that only the most hardcore of hardcore fans have noticed. Here are the standouts who have snuck under the radar.

Moose, Pineapple power 6-run 3rd in victory

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:47:00 +0200

Mike Moustakas (Moose) and Manny Pina (Pineapple) hit a pair of two-run home runs to cap a six-run third inning off Pirates starter Chris Archer (Flaco Fuerte), which powered the Brewers' finale win. Chase Anderson (Texas) threw four scoreless to begin his start, but he allowed four runs over his final inning-plus, including back-to-back home runs to Adam Frazier (Fraz) and Gregory Polanco (El Coffee) in the sixth.

Guerra faces Reds for second straight start

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 22:16:00 +0200

After taking two of three games from the Reds at Miller Park last week, the Brewers head to Cincinnati for three more at Great American Ball Park beginning Tuesday at 6:10 p.m. CT. Junior Guerra, who was undone by a weird fourth inning that included a run-scoring error, a run-scoring passed ball and three straight infield hits -- including one that struck an umpire -- will face the Reds for the second time in eight days. Anthony DeSclafani will start for Cincinnati.

Moose, Pineapple power 6-run 3rd with HRs

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 21:53:00 +0200

Mike Moustakas (Moose) and Manny Pina (Pineapple) each hit two-run home runs off Chris Archer to cap a six-run third inning.

Davies awaits word on September role

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 19:53:00 +0200

Brewers fans wondering what the team has in store for Zach Davies in September aren't alone. Davies is wondering, too.

La Makina solid, but late Bucs flurry beats Crew

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 06:30:00 +0200

After a 15-inning marathon Friday night at Miller Park that saw the Brewers use all eight available relievers, Milwaukee needed its starter, Jhoulys Chacin (La Makina), to eat innings on Saturday.

Watch free games on MLB.TV's 16th birthday

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 06:01:00 +0200

To celebrate the 16th anniversary of MLB.TV's launch, Sunday's MLB.TV slate will be presented free of charge (local and national blackout restrictions apply).

Chacin solid, but late Bucs offense downs Crew

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 05:14:00 +0200

After a 15-inning marathon Friday night at Miller Park that saw the Brewers use all eight available relievers, Milwaukee needed its starter, Jhoulys Chacin (La Makina), to eat innings on Saturday.

Arcia places candy in Aguilar's helmet

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 05:07:00 +0200

"Anything goes on Players' Weekend."

Texas closes Players' Weekend vs. Pirates

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 02:09:00 +0200

Chase Anderson (Texas) will start the finale on Sunday at Miller Park for the Brewers. In two outings this season, Anderson has a 5.91 ERA over 10 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh. His 26 home runs allowed this season are tied for the most in the National League. Chris Archer will start for Pittsburgh. Milwaukee faced Archer last season when he was with the Rays, and the right-hander held them to one run over six innings. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. CT.

2Texas closes Players' Weekend vs. Pirates

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 02:09:00 +0200

La Makina looks to stay hot vs. Pirates

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:40:00 +0200

Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin (La Makina) makes what will be a Major League-leading 28th start of the season against Pittsburgh's Jameson Taillon on Saturday at Miller Park, with first pitch set for 6:10 p.m. CT. Over his last two starts against the Cubs and Cardinals, Chacin has thrown 13 scoreless innings.

El Nino, Kratzy give Crew improbable win in 15

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:25:00 +0200

After Francisco Cervelli gave the PIrates the lead in the top of the 15th with his single, Erik Kratz and Orlando Arcia gave the Brewers an unlikely win over Pittsburgh. Kratz delivered a bases-loaded single to tie the game at 6, and Arcia drove in relief pitcher Jordan Lyles for the victory.

Ashby fans 12 for Wisconsin

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 04:56:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Friday.

Moose-on-Moose HR highlights Crew's big 1st

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 04:09:00 +0200

The Brewers opened Players' Weekend by scoring four runs in the first inning off Pirates starter Joe Musgrove in Friday's series opener at Miller Park through a pair of two-run homers.

Yeli, Moose greet Pirates with 2-run HRs in 1st

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 03:03:00 +0200

The Brewers opened Players' Weekend by scoring four runs in the first inning off Pirates starter Joe Musgrove in Friday's series opener at Miller Park through a pair of two-run homers.

Vogt encourages kids to get outside and PLAY

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0200

At the National PLAY Campaign day at Miller Park on Friday, Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt urged about 100 kids to get outside and play.

Brewers don't complete deal for Harvey

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 02:37:00 +0200

Matt Harvey is staying with the Reds. A trade with the Brewers was not worked out on Friday, Cincinnati general manager Nick Krall said.

No deal for Harvey made with Reds

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:57:00 +0200

Matt Harvey is staying put with Reds. A trade with the Brewers was not worked out on Friday, Cincinnati general manager Nick Krall said.

Brewers claim Harvey; time short to make deal

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:52:00 +0200

The Brewers are the team that claimed right-hander Matt Harvey on revocable trade waivers this week and were talking trade with the Reds as of Friday morning, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported.

30 potential callups to know -- 1 for each team

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 03:10:00 +0200

Whether your team is competing for a postseason spot or looking ahead to the future, Sept. 1 is a date that has to be circled on the calendar.

'Searching for answers,' Crew options Knebel

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:10:00 +0200

With the 2018 regular season headed for the finish line, the Brewers are still "searching for answers" for deposed closer Corey Knebel, manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday.

'La Makina' a fitting nickname for Chacin

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:19:00 +0200

It started with teammates in Colorado occasionally calling him "Chacin the Machine," but Jhoulys Chacin was uncomfortable putting that nickname on the back of his jersey for the inaugural Players' Weekend last year.

Chacin among NL Central's most indispensable

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:41:00 +0200

MLB.com is taking a look this week at each team's most indispensable player. The guy who, if he missed time or even were just compromised, would be missed the most. Sometimes it'll also be the best player. Sometimes it won't.

Peralta does it all as Brewers blank Reds

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:05:00 +0200

Freddy Peralta worked seven scoreless innings and drove in a run with his first Major League hit in the Brewers' 4-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday afternoon at Miller Park. Christian Yelich led the offensive charge for Milwaukee, hitting his 21st homer as part of a 4-for-4 day.

Brewers tab Miley for opener vs. Pirates

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:49:00 +0200

The Brewers could have another late-inning relief option back in action as soon as Friday for the start of a three-game series against the Pirates at Miller Park. Joakim Soria, sidelined since Aug. 9 by a groin injury, threw live batting practice to hitters on Tuesday and is expected to come off the 10-day disabled list at some point during the weekend set. Left-hander Wade Miley is scheduled to start Friday's 7:10 p.m. CT series opener opposite Pittsburgh's Joe Musgrove.

Brewers trying to find root of Knebel's woes

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:55:00 +0200

With the 2018 regular season headed for the finish line, the Brewers are still "searching for answers" for deposed closer Corey Knebel, manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday.

The '19 schedule is out. Here are the highlights

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:00:00 +0200

Major League Baseball announced the schedule for the 2019 regular season, which will begin with an Opening Series between the Athletics and Mariners in Tokyo on March 20-21.

Brewers slip in WC chase with loss to Reds

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:45:00 +0200

Despite a middle-inning mess that was part ugly, part unlucky, the Brewers rebounded to tie the game in the eighth only to lose in the ninth, 9-7, on a Reds rally that began with Scooter Gennett's two-out solo home run.

Brewers' late rally isn't enough to slow Reds

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:45:00 +0200

Supak gets fourth straight win

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:14:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Tuesday.

Check out Brewers' 2019 schedule

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 01:51:00 +0200

The Brewers will open up the regular season at home against the Cardinals on March 28, and take on the American League West in Interleague action. View the entire 2019 slate.

2019 spring, regular-season schedules are ready

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 01:51:00 +0200

The Brewers will open up the regular season at home against the Cardinals on March 28, and take on the American League West in Interleague action. View the entire 2019 slate, including the Spring Training schedule.

Stearns confident with Brewers' pitching staff

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 01:35:00 +0200

"We'll find out." That's how Brewers general manager David Stearns responded when asked whether he remained confident he made the right call not paying the high prospect prices demanded for a starting pitcher three weeks ago at the non-waiver Trade Deadline.

Peralta aiming to tame Reds in series finale

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:13:00 +0200

Rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta will get another chance to tame the first inning at 1:10 p.m. CT on Wednesday when he starts for the Brewers in the series finale against the Reds at Miller Park. Peralta tried getting hot in the weight room before a start in St. Louis last week, but he surrendered two runs in the first inning to drive his ERA in the opening frame to 9.00 after 12 big league starts. Righty Robert Stephenson starts for Cincinnati.

Peralta aiming to tame Reds in rubber game

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:13:00 +0200

Shaw finds right bat for 2-run HR to beat Reds

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 05:07:00 +0200

After breaking his bat earlier in the at-bat, Travis Shaw hit a two-run home run off Homer Bailey in the sixth inning to give the Brewers a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Christian Yelich hit his 20th homer in the fifth for Milwaukee, which got six strong innings from Chase Anderson. The Reds homered twice off Anderson, who didn't have to pitch out of the stretch as he only allowed the two homers and didn't walk a batter. Josh Hader threw two scoreless innings to set up Jeremy Jeffress' save.

Guerra eyes more home success vs. Reds

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 03:01:00 +0200

Coming off a disappointing showing against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in which he allowed seven runs (six earned) in 3 2/3 innings, Junior Guerra starts Tuesday against the Reds at Miller Park, where he has a 2.59 ERA in 14 starts this season. Right-hander Sal Romano starts for Cincinnati in the 7:10 p.m. CT contest.

Suter rejoins Crew after Tommy John surgery

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 02:23:00 +0200

He won't be able to help a starting rotation that has sagged since the non-waiver Trade Deadline, but Brent Suter returned to the Brewers on Monday for the first time since Tommy John surgery with a plan to provide as much moral support as he can muster.

30 guys we want to see win it all

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0200

This week at The Thirty, we take a look at the Carlos Beltran on each time: The veteran, or just inspiring story, who you'd most like to see win that elusive championship. Obviously, there's not much hope for some of these guys; the Orioles have already been eliminated, after all. But you never know. These are the players who never got a title … but someday should.

Hiura, Ashby among Sunday's top prospects

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 05:27:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Sunday.

Chacin, Crew down Cards to move up in WC

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 23:34:00 +0200

After dropping three straight games, Jhoulys Chacin helped get the Brewers back on track in a finale win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Chacin threw six scoreless innings, while Mike Moustakas drove in both Brewers runs with a double in the third inning. The victory puts Milwaukee a half-game ahead of the Cardinals in the race for the second National League Wild Card spot. John Gant allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings for St. Louis.

Schoop fondly recalls 2004 LLWS triumph

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0200

The memories come flooding back whenever Jonathan Schoop sees the Little League World Series on a clubhouse television. Maybe there's a lesson there, too.

Anderson opens 3-game home set vs. Reds

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 20:53:00 +0200

The Brewers have won seven of 10 games against the Reds this season and match up against Cincinnati starters with ERAs of 6.33 (Homer Bailey), 5.31 (Sal Romano) and 7.94 (Robert Stephenson) in a three-game series beginning Monday at Miller Park. Chase Anderson is 4-1 with a 2.98 ERA in nine career starts against the Reds entering Monday's 7:10 p.m. CT first pitch at Miller Park. He'll be working on seven days' rest.

Getting heated: Tempers flare for Cards, Crew

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 07:36:00 +0200

The Brewers and Cardinals were known for bad blood when they collided in the 2011 National League Championship Series. Seven years later, are the negative vibes back?

Chacin looks to stay hot in finale vs. Cardinals

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 07:20:00 +0200

Coming off arguably his best and most important start of the season, Jhoulys Chacin will pitch another big game when the Brewers finish their series in St. Louis at 1:15 p.m. CT on Sunday. He struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings against the Cubs on Tuesday for his first double-digit strikeout game of the season and third of his career. The Cardinals have been problematic for Chacin, who is 0-7 with a 6.90 ERA in nine career appearances (eight starts) against them. Right-hander John Gant star

Brewers drop 3rd straight, fall out of WC spot

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 04:39:00 +0200

For the first time since the final day of April, the Brewers were nudged out of the National League's postseason picture.

Counsell defends Hader's limited workload

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 02:05:00 +0200

If you're upset the Brewers haven't deployed left-handed relief ace Josh Hader more often in August, blame the games, manager Craig Counsell said Saturday amid a debate of his bullpen choices.

Nelson's rehab hits new level with 'pen session

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 01:45:00 +0200

Brewers officials said earlier in the week they don't expect Jimmy Nelson to pitch in the Major Leagues this season. But that hasn't halted Nelson's comeback from right shoulder surgery. He reached a milestone on Saturday afternoon when he threw a bona fide bullpen session. During previous mound sessions, the catcher was standing.

Longest home runs for every MLB team

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 17:10:00 +0200

Crew's WC lead at half-game with loss to Cards

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 06:07:00 +0200

Every day since April 30, the Brewers have gone to bed in postseason position. They either led the National League Central, held one of the two NL Wild Cards outright, or, at worst, they sat in a virtual tie for one of those positions.

Thames (knee) exits after outfield collision

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 05:43:00 +0200

Eric Thames made one of the Brewers' most harrowing catches all season, but it appeared to have come at a cost.

Miley looks to level key series vs. Cardinals

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 03:05:00 +0200

Wade Miley looks to even the series on Saturday, with first pitch at 6:15 p.m. CT at Busch Stadium. The left-hander has faced St. Louis five times in his career for a 4.85 ERA, with his last outing against the Cards coming last season, when he allowed six runs over 5 2/3 innings. Miley has been strong this season with a 2.23 ERA through eight starts. Miles Mikolas will start for St. Louis.

Pina gets good news after MRI on shoulder

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 02:10:00 +0200

Catcher Manny Pina expressed relief upon rejoining the Brewers on Friday after undergoing an MRI scan of his left shoulder in Milwaukee that revealed no structural damage from a collision with Cubs infielder Javier Baez.

Cain's defense among top tools in NL Central

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0200

Hitting, hitting for power, running, fielding and throwing. Those are the five tools coined by the legendary Branch Rickey, and you'll find most of them in our tour of some of the best tools in the National League Central.

Peralta looks to bounce back against Cards

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:59:00 +0200

Coming off a loss in Atlanta in which he allowed seven earned runs, rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta gets the ball for the opener of the Brewers' weekend series in St. Louis. He'll pitch opposite right-hander Jack Flaherty on Friday at 7:15 p.m. CT at Busch Stadium.

Braun (rib cage), Pina (shoulder) exit vs. Cubs

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:56:00 +0200

A day after he smashed a pair of home runs in a shutout victory over the Cubs, Ryan Braun departed Wednesday's series finale at Wrigley Field with tightness in his right rib cage.

Guerra struggles as Crew drops finale to Cubs

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:30:00 +0200

The Brewers followed one of their most complete victories of the season with an ugly defeat, an 8-4 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday in which starter Junior Guerra was knocked out in the fourth inning.

Braun (rib cage), Pina exit against Cubs

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:29:00 +0200

A day after he smashed a pair of home runs in a shutout victory over the Cubs, Ryan Braun departed Wednesday's series finale at Wrigley Field with tightness in his right rib cage.

Every 30-30 season, ranked by club

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 23:09:00 +0200

The marvel of the 30-30 club is predicated on the rare combination of speed and power it takes to swipe 30 bases and bash 30 homers in the same season.

Braun exits vs. Cubs due to rib cage tightness

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:15:00 +0200

A day after he smashed a pair of home runs in a shutout victory over the Cubs, Ryan Braun departed Wednesday's series finale at Wrigley Field with tightness in his right rib cage.

Nelson 'unlikely' to return for Brewers in 2018

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:16:00 +0200

It was no fault of Jimmy Nelson, who attacked rehabilitation with the same intensity he took the mound before shoulder surgery cut short his breakthrough 2017 season.

Brewers' top August trade led to World Series

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0200

While the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline rightfully garners the lion's share of attention when it comes to each year's trade season, there have been numerous deals struck during the month of August that have been impactful down the stretch and in subsequent years. Here's a look at the best August trade each team has ever made.

Luck turning? Braun cracks pair of 2-run shots

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:46:00 +0200

Ryan Braun's lack of offensive production this season has been the result of bad luck rather than lack of skill. Braun's throwback performance Tuesday in the Brewers' 7-0 win over the Cubs was the latest example of the market correction he's been enjoying over the last few weeks.

Braun cracks pair of 2-run shots to lead charge

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:03:00 +0200

It didn't take long for Ryan Braun and the Brewers to get to the Cubs' Jose Quintana in Tuesday afternoon's 7-0 win at Wrigley Field, flipping the script on a pitcher who has dominated them throughout his career.

Brewers belt 4 HRs en route to shutout of Cubs

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:02:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and Ryan Braun hit two of the Brewers' four home runs in Tuesday afternoon's 7-0 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Brewers tab Guerra to wrap brief set at Wrigley

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 21:35:00 +0200

Junior Guerra will take the hill opposite Kyle Hendricks in Wednesday's finale of this two-game set at Wrigley Field at 1:20 p.m. CT. Guerra will try to continue his good work vs. the Cubs this season. In two starts, Guerra has fired 12 innings with a 1.50 ERA and 10 strikeouts. For his career vs. Chicago, Guerra has a 1.89 ERA in 19 innings.

Braun belts pair of 2-run HRs in first two ABs

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 21:17:00 +0200

It didn't take long for the Brewers to get to the Cubs' Jose Quintana on Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field, flipping the script on a pitcher who has dominated them throughout his career.

Crew bullpen gets boost with return of Williams

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:45:00 +0200

The Brewers' banged-up bullpen was infused with a fresh arm Tuesday for the start of a critical five-game stretch against the Cubs and Cardinals when right-hander Taylor Williams returned from the 10-day disabled list.

Cain, Braun go deep in 3-run 1st for Crew

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:37:00 +0200

It didn't take long for the Brewers to get to the Cubs' Jose Quintana on Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field, flipping the script on a pitcher who has dominated them throughout his career.

Inbox: What's the latest on Nelson's recovery?

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:22:00 +0200

Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers fans' questions in the latest version of the Inbox.

Unlucky 13: Brewers stung by stranded runners

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:44:00 +0200

The Brewers scored seven runs on Saturday at SunTrust Park on 19 hits. They had at least two hits in each of the game's first seven innings. But the Crew stranded 13 men on base as they went on to fall, 8-7.

Davies needs at least 1 more rehab start

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 19:27:00 +0200

Although he ramped up his work load to 86 pitches in his rehab outing on Saturday, Zach Davies will need at least one more rehab start before rejoining the Brewers.

Chacin faces Quintana in NL Central showdown

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 05:58:00 +0200

The Brewers are tasked with trying to find an answer for familiar foe Jose Quintana against the NL Central-leading Cubs on Tuesday at 1:20 p.m. CT. In three starts against him this season, the Brewers have managed just two runs and nine hits over 19 innings. In his career, the left-hander has a 0.92 ERA in 49 innings against Milwaukee. Opposing Quintana will be Jhoulys Chacin, who fired six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in his only start against the Cubs this season.

Dazzling defense secures Crew's comeback

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 05:36:00 +0200

Ryan Braun's stellar catch to end the seventh inning turned the tide in the Brewers' favor. The diving grab likely saved a run, and Milwaukee's bats pounded out four hits and three runs in the decisive eighth. Lorenzo Cain catalyzed the Brewers' offense, collecting two hits and scoring twice. Ronald Acuna Jr. ripped his 14th homer, and Freddie Freeman extended his hit streak to 13 games with a double in the fourth.

Braun soars through air, makes highlight grab

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:45:00 +0200

Ryan Braun may have saved Saturday's game for the Brewers. After already having driven in a run in the first inning, Braun made a full-extension leaping catch with two outs in the seventh with a runner on second, saving a run and preserving Milwaukee's one-run deficit.

Houser optioned; Wilkerson rejoins bullpen

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:06:00 +0200

After throwing 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief on Friday, Adrian Houser was rewarded with a trip back to Colorado Springs. With Houser likely unable to pitch the rest of the weekend, the Brewers needed another arm and chose to recall right-handed pitcher Aaron Wilkerson from Triple-A Colorado Springs and option Houser.

Anderson gets call in finale vs. Braves

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:47:00 +0200

Chase Anderson (7-7, 3.81 ERA) takes the mound in Sunday's series finale against the Braves at 12:35 p.m. CT at SunTrust Park. He'll try to help the team steal a rare day game win. The Brewers are 4-14 on Sunday this year and 17-29 in day games. The team's .673 OPS in day games ranks fourth worst in the National League. Sean Newcomb (10-5, 3.15) will oppose Anderson.

Ray hits 25th homer for Shuckers

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Friday.

Wisconsin scores 3 runs on walk-off wild pitch

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 06:29:00 +0200

You'll probably never see this again.

Peralta exits early; offense struggles vs. Braves

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 06:09:00 +0200

Entering Friday's start against the Braves, Brewers righty Freddy Peralta was among the National League leaders in whiffs on his fastball. Apparently the Braves didn't get the memo.

Soria to DL; Crew going with 'pen by committee

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:47:00 +0200

With Thursday night's meltdown being the tip of what's been a rough stretch for Corey Knebel, the Brewers opted to temporarily remove him from the closer's role.

Miley to face test against Braves' hitters

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:21:00 +0200

Wade Miley takes the mound for the Brewers on Saturday at SunTrust Park, trying to tame a Braves lineup that has slugged .455 against left-handed pitching this season, the second best mark in the National League. Miley has, however, held Atlanta's hitters to a .622 OPS in 45 career at-bats. Julio Teheran will take the mound for Atlanta. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. CT.

Which contenders have toughest schedules?

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:17:00 +0200

Not all stretch runs are created equal, and the schedule could ultimately become a factor in determining who makes the postseason and who is left out.

The coolest Topps baseball card every year

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:11:00 +0200

Did your favorite make the list?

Crew can't close out Padres in rough 9th

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:55:00 +0200

The Brewers were three outs away from banking another series victory and a rare day game win. Instead, they slipped a bit deeper into a closer conundrum. Corey Knebel faced four batters in the ninth inning and retired none before yielding to Brewers newcomer Joakim Soria, who served up Hunter Renfroe's go-ahead grand slam before departing with an apparent injury in a disheartening 8-4 loss to the Padres on Thursday at Miller Park.

See the Brewers Players' Weekend nicknames

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:34:00 +0200

For the second consecutive year, Major Leaguers will put their personalities and passions on the field when Players' Weekend takes center stage during all games from Friday, Aug. 24, through Sunday, Aug. 26.

Peralta kicks off Crew's weekend set in Atlanta

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:12:00 +0200

The Brewers scored 23 runs against Braves pitching while winning three of four games in a series at Miller Park in early July, and they will look for more of the same when the teams meet again at SunTrust Park for a three-game set beginning Friday at 6:35 p.m. CT. Freddy Peralta, who won one of those games against the Braves with a quality start, will work the opener against right-hander Kevin Gausman. He was among the starting pitchers targeted by the Brewers at the non-waiver Trade Deadline be

Each team's best Players' Weekend nickname

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:11:00 +0200

From Papa Frita to Pico de Gallo.

Best Players' Weekend nicknames for each club

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:11:00 +0200

From Papa Frita to Pico de Gallo.

Guerra set to start rubber match vs. Padres

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:22:00 +0200

The Brewers are 17-28 in day games and have lost seven straight series finales, trends they'll look to buck when Junior Guerra takes the mound at 1:10 p.m. CT on Thursday. Left-hander Robbie Erlin is scheduled to start for San Diego, meaning right-handed hitting Jonathan Schoop is likely to be back in action for the Brewers after getting Wednesday off.

Crew goes back-to-back-to-back in 5-HR win

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 06:37:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar, Travis Shaw and Eric Thames hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the first inning, and the Brewers were only getting started. Orlando Arcia and Christian Yelich also went deep in an 8-4 win over the Padres on Wednesday, giving the Brewers a season-high five homers in a bounce-back victory at Miller Park.

Aguilar, Shaw, Thames go back-to-back-to-back

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:51:00 +0200

A pair of first-inning home runs in Tuesday's series opener against the Padres didn't do the job, so on Wednesday, the Brewers hit three.

Slumping Schoop aims to 'step up my game'

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:36:00 +0200

Manny Machado has texted him in the past day or so. So have other former Orioles teammates, like Adam Jones and Tim Beckham. Orioles coaches have reached out, too. They all say essentially the same thing to help Jonathan Schoop cope with an unproductive start to his Brewers career.

Chacin seeks bounceback outing vs. Padres

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:13:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin's last start didn't go well. The Brewers set a franchise record for runs allowed in a 21-5 loss at Dodger Stadium last week, with Chacin allowing nine runs (eight earned). He'll aim for a bounceback outing against his former team, the Padres, who send right-hander Brett Kennedy to the mound for his Major League debut in tonight's 7:10 CT game.

Chacin seeks bounce-back outing vs. Padres

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:13:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin's last start didn't go well. The Brewers set a franchise record for runs allowed in a 21-5 loss at Dodger Stadium last week, with Chacin allowing nine runs (eight earned). He'll aim for a bounce-back outing against his former team, the Padres, who send right-hander Brett Kennedy to the mound for his Major League debut in the 7:10 p.m. CT game.

Aguilar's breakout year among MLB's surprises

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:47:00 +0200

This isn't about what we expected to happen. This is about the things that have surprised or stood out. Some of it is players. Some of it is teams. All in all, it's a reminder that baseball seasons never play out the way we think, and that's the beauty of the thing.

Aguilar, Moose homers not enough in loss to SD

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 05:51:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar and Mike Moustakas flexed some first-inning muscle for a quick four-run lead and Chase Anderson retired the first six Padres batters of the game. It was shaping into a good night for the Brewers. Then, just like that, it wasn't.

Aguilar, Moose hit early 2-run HRs against SD

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 03:01:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar and Mike Moustakas flexed some first-inning muscle to power the Brewers to an early lead against the Padres on Tuesday at Miller Park.

Brewers add Lyles, place Albers back on DL

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 02:16:00 +0200

The Brewers returned struggling reliever Matt Albers to the 10-day disabled list Tuesday to clear a spot for bullpen newcomer Jordan Lyles, the right-hander who was claimed off waivers from the Padres just in time to face his former team.

Turang among 2018 Draft picks off to hot starts

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:28:00 +0200

Who from the Draft class of 2018 has gotten off to a good start? Here are 20 draftees who have been particularly impressive.

Inbox: More moves on horizon for Brewers?

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:41:00 +0200

What are the chances that Brewers GM David Stearns acquires another starter? Has Freddy Peralta thrown too many innings? Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers those questions and more in the latest Inbox.

Who will still be with Brewers in 2025?

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:46:00 +0200

Thus, this week at The Thirty, we flash forward seven years, to 2025, and attempt to predict, for each MLB team, the player most likely to still be playing for their current team in that season.

Moose opens marker package to sign for fan

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 04:48:00 +0200

Absolutely worth it.

Anderson looks to stay hot in opener vs. SD

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:09:00 +0200

After getting Monday off, the Brewers will return to action for the first of a three-game set with the Padres at Miller Park at 7:10 p.m. CT on Tuesday. Chase Anderson gets the nod for Milwaukee as he looks to continue his best stretch of the season. He's posted a 2.08 ERA over his last eight starts, spanning 43 1/3 innings. Clayton Richard will start for San Diego.

Crew rallies to force extras but drops finale in 11

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:12:00 +0200

The Brewers forced extra innings with a three-run ninth inning, but Corey Knebel gave up a solo home run to Nolan Arenado in the 11th as the Brewers fell to the Rockies, 5-4, Sunday afternoon at Miller Park.

Cain, Aguilar out of starting lineup vs. Rox

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 23:26:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain does not particularly care for days off, but with a chance to give him a two-day break, Brewers manger Craig Counsell rested his All-Star center fielder for the series finale against the Rockies at Miller Park.

Brewers add righty Lyles on claim from Padres

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 22:28:00 +0200

The Brewers added some depth to their pitching staff before Sunday's game against the Rockies, acquiring veteran right-hander Jordan Lyles from the Padres via a waiver claim.

Cain, Aguilar given off-days vs. Rockies

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 20:23:00 +0200

Brewers add righty Lyles on claim from SD

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:32:00 +0200

The Brewers added some depth to their pitching staff before Sunday's game against the Rockies, acquiring veteran right-hander Jordan Lyles from the Padres via a waiver claim, a source told MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. Lyles, 27, is 2-4 with a 4.29 ERA in 71 1/3 innings this season.

Shaw's grand slam powers Crew's 6-run first

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:33:00 +0200

Travis Shaw found a perfect way to beat the shift. With the bases loaded and one out in the first inning on Saturday evening at Miller Park, the left-handed-hitting Shaw ripped a 1-0 fastball to right for his 21st home run of the season and second career grand slam.

Fresh off best start, Miley tries to seal sweep

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:16:00 +0200

Left-hander Wade Miley takes the mound at 1:10 p.m. CT on Sunday as the Brewers go for their seventh sweep of the season. Miley is 7-2 with a 3.79 ERA in 12 career starts and one relief appearance against Colorado and is coming off his best start of the season. He held the Dodgers to two hits over seven innings in a 1-0 victory last Tuesday. Jon Gray goes for the Rockies.

After shaky 1st, Peralta settles in for quality win

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 06:58:00 +0200

Freddy Peralta pitched six solid innings and the bats scored six runs in the first to clinch the weekend series for Milwaukee. After some command issues in the opening frame, Peralta settled down to strike out eight and allow just two runs. Travis Shaw hit a grand slam and Hernan Perez followed with a homer against Tyler Anderson in the six-run first. Ryan Braun also went deep for the Crew. Trevor Story hit a pair of two-run homers for Colorado.

Shaw's grand slam powers Crew's 6-run 1st

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 02:14:00 +0200

Williams placed on DL with right elbow soreness

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 01:31:00 +0200

The Brewers put right-hander Taylor Williams on the 10-day disabled list for soreness in his right elbow before their game Saturday against the Rockies at Miller Park.

McClanahan, Ward lead Helena to win

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 07:47:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Friday.

Peralta looks for repeat of dazzling debut

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 07:25:00 +0200

Rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta gets the nod Saturday evening at 6:10 CT as the Brewers continue their weekend series with the Rockies at Miller Park. Peralta earned a no-decision his last time out, holding the Dodgers to a run on three hits over four innings of work. He's held opponents to a .155 (25-for-161) batting average through his first nine big league starts, striking out 63 in 47 1/3 innings of work. Peralta matches up against Rockies southpaw Tyler Anderson.

Thames' walk-off blast lifts Crew over Rox

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 05:15:00 +0200

Eric Thames belted a two-out, three-run homer off Wade Davis as the Brewers overcame a slow night at the plate and snapped a two-game skid with a 5-3 victory over the Rockies at Miller Park on Friday. Junior Guerra went eight strong innings on the hill for Milwaukee, while German Marquez struck out nine for Colorado. Both starters wound up with a no-decision following Thames' heroics.

Albers keeping confidence high despite struggles

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 02:53:00 +0200

Signed last winter to add some veteran experience to Milwaukee's relief corps, Albers got off to a good start with the Brewers, going 3-1 with a 1.08 ERA over 21 appearances in April and May. Opponents batted just .198 against him during that stretch and struck out 21 times, while drawing just five walks over 25 innings. Albers' luck took a turn, though, when the calendar flipped to June.

Brewers' road trip ends with rough loss in LA

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 06:53:00 +0200

After a 21-5 loss to Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, essentially sealed by Cody Bellinger's third-inning grand slam, the Brewers boarded a red-eye flight home after winning five of eight games on a trip to San Francisco and L.A.

Attanasio discusses Crew's Deadline moves

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 02:44:00 +0200

Mark Attanasio has nothing but praise for the deals his team made in the days leading up to the non-waiver Trade Deadline.

Crew welcomes Rox to open 6-game homestand

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:09:00 +0200

Right-hander Junior Guerra brings a 2.45 ERA in home games into his start against German Marquez and the Rockies on Friday night at 7:10 CT.

How the Brewers can sort out an overstuffed infield

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:03:00 +0200

How will the Brewers find a way to add Mike Moustakas and Jonathan Schoop to an infield that already had Travis Shaw, Orlando Arcia, Eric Thames, and Jesus Aguilar? It won't be easy, but that's not the point. Too many good players is a nice problem to have.

How will Brewers move forward post-Deadline?

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:04:00 +0200

There's meaningful baseball to be played all around the National League Central. Here's a look at what where those clubs stood as the calendar turned to August.

Chacin aims to stay hot vs. Kershaw, Dodgers

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:21:00 +0200

The Brewers and Dodgers saved the best pitching matchup for the final day of their four-game series. It's Jhoulys Chacin (10-3, 3.45 ERA), who went 4-0 with a 2.64 ERA to win the Brewers' Pitcher of the Month honors for July, against Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw (4-5, 2.52) at 8 p.m. CT. The Brewers have won three of the last four games Kershaw started against them, including July 21 at Miller Park.

Cain delivers another 'unbelievable' showing

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:16:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain didn't get his cycle, but he did drive the bus. That's a phrase Brewers manager Craig Counsell uses a lot to describe Cain, who followed a do-it-all effort against the Dodgers on Tuesday with a busy Wednesday night on the basepaths

With atmosphere like 'playoffs,' Crew falls in 10

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:03:00 +0200

When the Brewers and Dodgers met Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, it had the game-time temperature of early August, but the feel of October.Unfortunately for the Brewers, it also had the sting of a tough loss.

Cain thrives again, but Brewers fall in 10 to LA

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 07:46:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain drove the bus for the Brewers -- to borrow one of manager Craig Counsell's favorite phrases -- in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. Twenty-four hours later, he was a leading candidate for the job again.

Pina records single after hitting ball twice

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 07:21:00 +0200

Like trying to catch a bubble.

Cain scores from 2nd on WP, surprising Aguilar

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:59:00 +0200

We were surprised too.

Schoop robbed by friend Machado in Crew debut

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:03:00 +0200

Because of course.

As Deadline passes, Crew could still add starter

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 03:03:00 +0200

Brewers general manager David Stearns did not find a starting pitcher ahead of Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline to bolster a surprisingly solid, but not particularly deep, Brewers rotation, despite working hard on a number of fronts and coming very close on one particular player. Stearns opted not to name him. He'll keep working on it.

Every team's moves up to the Trade Deadline

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:14:00 +0200

Players, front office executives, reporters and fans all alike can settle back -- the non-waiver Trade Deadline has come and gone.

Cain's catch key as Crew climbs into tie for 1st

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:22:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain climbed the center-field wall to make the seventh-inning catch that capped Wade Miley's best start as a Brewer, and Milwaukee climbed back into a virtual tie for first place in the National League Central. Miley allowed two hits and two walks with five strikeouts -- and got two big assists from Cain, who drove in the game's only run with a double in the third inning, then snagged what looked like a home run off Cody Bellinger's bat with two outs in the seventh.

Anderson leads Brewers' bid for series win

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:30:00 +0200

Chase Anderson gets the start for the Brewers when the series continues Wednesday at 9:10 p.m. CT. The team is 12-9 when he takes the hill, including a win on this road trip in which Anderson allowed a run on four hits in six innings. Lefty Rich Hill is scheduled to start for L.A.

Brewers acquire Schoop; Villar off to Baltimore

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:08:00 +0200

"Too many outfielders" worked out swimmingly for the Brewers, so why not give "too many infielders" a try? Unable to find a deal to their liking for a starting pitcher at Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline -- though in one instance they were close -- the Brewers swung a last-minute swap with the Orioles for second baseman Jonathan Schoop. He joins weekend acquisition Mike Moustakas in a suddenly crowded, creative Milwaukee infield.

Brewers deal for Schoop from O's

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:15:00 +0200

The Brewers have acquired Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop.

Brewers make deal for Schoop from O's

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:59:00 +0200

The Brewers have acquired Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop, a source tells MLB.com Brittany Ghiroli.

Brewers beat Dodgers to keep rolling out West

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:24:00 +0200

The Brewers are back in a good place. By the time they take the field next, they could be in a better place. Freddy Peralta's bend-but-don't-break start and Eric Thames' three-run home run sent the Brewers to their seventh win in 10 games, a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night in the final contest before Tuesday's 3 p.m. CT non-waiver Trade Deadline. As a result, Milwaukee is back within a game of the first-place Cubs in the National League Central.

Dodger Stadium power failure causes delay

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:21:00 +0200

Dodger Stadium experienced a power failure just before the start of the second inning of Monday night's Dodgers-Brewers game.

Slumping Aguilar gets breather in LA opener

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 03:55:00 +0200

Travis Shaw stuck a strip of athletic tape to the dugout wall at AT&T Park the other day, found a black marker and scribbled All-Star teammate Jesus Aguilar's mantra in block letters for Aguilar and everyone else to see: STAY POSITIVE.

Miley eyes more success at Dodger Stadium

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 03:30:00 +0200

Slugger Jesus Aguilar is expected back in the lineup when the series continues Tuesday night at 9:10 p.m. CT. He'll face Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler, while left-hander Wade Miley starts for Milwaukee on a familiar mound. A former Arizona D-back, Miley has a 2.41 ERA in six career starts at Dodger Stadium.

Yelich named Player of the Week for 1st time

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0200

Jonathan Schoop went on a torrid home run tear and Christian Yelich carried Milwaukee's offensive load to earn Players of the Week presented by W.B. Mason honors.

Untimely walks come back to bite Brewers

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 01:38:00 +0200

Junior Guerra lost the strike zone and it burned him. The same happened to Matt Albers in his first appearance off a six-week stint on the disabled list. And the Brewers, despite getting two more Christian Yelich hits and a trio of home runs in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Giants at AT&T Park, lost a chance to sweep a four-game series, settling instead for winning three of four to start an eight-game western jaunt that continues Monday night in Los Angeles.

Hoffman persevered in odd journey to HOF

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 23:21:00 +0200

No one else had a journey quite like Trevor Hoffman's -- from position player to pitcher, from non-prospect to Expansion Draft pick, to the guy coming over in an unpopular trade to legendary closer. It is a story that simply could not have have happened in a different time.

Yelich shares anti-PED ideal through foundation

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:02:00 +0200

Hot-hitting Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is among a record 38 active Major Leaguers on the advisory board of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, which advocates against performance-enhancing drug use by American youths.

Ray first in Minors to 20-20, Stokes Jr. closing in

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:55:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Saturday.

Brewers celebrate Moose's arrival with big win

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 06:06:00 +0200

Christian Yelich extended his hitting streak to a dozen games with a home run and three RBIs, and Jhoulys Chacin carried a no-hitter into the sixth on the way to pitching seven strong innings for a 7-1 win over the Giants on Saturday at AT&T Park, where the Brewers sealed a series victory for the first time in eight years.

Brewers seek sweep behind Guerra

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 04:57:00 +0200

Junior Guerra will be on the mound Sunday as the Brewers seek their second four-game series sweep this season (they also swept Miami in four games at Miller Park in April). Guerra has held opponents to a .233 average this season and led the Brewers to victories in 11 of his first 19 starts. Left-hander Andrew Suarez starts for San Francisco at 3:05 p.m. CT.

Moose finds familiar faces in Brewers clubhouse

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 03:30:00 +0200

Mike Moustakas joined a new team Saturday and donned a different shade of blue, but a slew of familiar faces made him feel right at home with the Brewers. A full fifth of the Brewers' roster is populated by former Royals teammates.

Peralta looking to bounce back vs. Dodgers

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 03:12:00 +0200

After dropping two of three games to the Dodgers last week in Machado's first games in blue, the Brewers get a four-game rematch beginning Monday night in Machado's Dodger Stadium debut. Rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta (4-2, 3.74 ERA) is scheduled to start the 9:10 p.m. CT series opener for the Brewers opposite L.A.'s Kenta Maeda (7-5, 3.27).

Small ball backs Anderson in win vs. Giants

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 09:28:00 +0200

The Brewers scored just enough to beat Madison Bumgarner on Friday night -- and a big bat was on the way. The Brewers announced a trade for Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas after the final out of their 3-1 win over Bumgarner and the Giants at AT&T Park, a victory fueled by a stout pitching performance led by starter Chase Anderson, Ryan Braun's two RBIs and a healthy dose of small ball.

Ray hits grand slam for Biloxi

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 07:47:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Friday.

Brewers land big bat in Moustakas

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 06:50:00 +0200

The Brewers acquired third baseman Mike Moustakas from the Royals on Friday night for outfield prospect Brett Phillips and right-hand reliever Jorge Lopez.

Chacin looks to keep Crew rolling in SF

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 05:05:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin will make his team-leading 23rd start for the Brewers on Saturday, bidding to build on a season-high nine strikeouts in Monday's win over the Nationals at Miller Park. The Brewers are 15-7 when Chacin takes the mound. Johnny Cueto's first pitch for the Giants is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. CT.

Prospect Gatewood out for year with ACL tear

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 04:14:00 +0200

Jake Gatewood, the Brewers' No. 14 prospect in MLB Pipeline's updated rankings unveiled this week, has a torn ACL in his left knee and will undergo season-ending surgery.

Report: Brewers in trade talks with Orioles

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 02:41:00 +0200

The Brewers are in "serious discussions" with the Orioles as Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline nears, MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reported Friday. The teams had extensive talks before Baltimore dealt Manny Machado to the Dodgers, but now the likely targets are right-hander Kevin Gausman and second baseman Jonathan Schoop.

Yelich keys offense as Brewers lean on 'pen

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 09:10:00 +0200

Brewers manager Craig Counsell emptied his bullpen for a 7-5 win over the Giants on Thursday as scorching-hot Christian Yelich carried the offensive load once again .

Ray stays hot for Biloxi

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:14:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Thursday.

Anderson set to square off with Bumgarner

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 05:31:00 +0200

Chase Anderson, more important than ever to a Brewers rotation thinned by injuries of late, will be on the mound for Milwaukee when the series continues Friday at 9:15 p.m. CT. It's a tough matchup opposite Madison Bumgarner, the left-hander who is 7-2 with a 2.25 ERA in 10 starts against Milwaukee, including eight quality starts.

Arcia back with Brewers after offense picks up

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:40:00 +0200

Orlando Arcia won't look noticeably different swinging the bat in his return from a demotion to the Minor Leagues, but the Brewers are banking that a hot streak at Triple-A Colorado Springs will show up in the box scores.

Brewers bolster bullpen with Soria addition

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:26:00 +0200

The Brewers have acquired reliever Joakim Soria and cash from the White Sox for two prospects.

Brewers could be targeting Wheeler in trade

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 18:19:00 +0200

The Brewers nearly traded for Zack Wheeler three years ago. They appear to be interested in the Mets right-hander yet again. The two sides have discussed a deal involving Wheeler, sources told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi on Thursday morning, with Morosi noting that no deal is close at the moment.

2B Hiura heads new Top 30 Prospects list

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:45:00 +0200

The prospect landscape is always changing, and in our effort to provide the latest and most up-to-date lay of that land, MLB Pipeline is proud to present its annual midseason re-ranking of all of its top prospects lists. Every list -- from the Top 100 to the Top 10 by position to all 30 team Top 30 lists -- has been given a makeover to reflect performances, both good and bad, and to fold in 2018 draftees as well as 2018-19 international signing period additions.

Peralta's promise, flaws evident in loss to Nats

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:57:00 +0200

The promise of Freddy Peralta is right there to see. Seven more strikeouts in six innings on Wednesday against the Nationals, giving the rookie righty 57 whiffs in his first 43 1/3 big league innings. That'll play in today's swing-and-miss brand of baseball.

Davies' rehab start postponed after setback

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 20:29:00 +0200

With the non-waiver Trade Deadline six days away and the Brewers already eyeing pitching, there was a new development on Wednesday: Zach Davies has had another setback.

Brewers open key road trip with Miley in SF

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:20:00 +0200

A huge Brewers road trip that carries the team past the non-waiver Trade Deadline begins Thursday in San Francisco, where left-hander Wade Miley starts for Milwaukee in the opener of a four-game series. The Giants will counter with right-hander Dereck Rodriguez at 9:15 p.m. CT.

Cain, Yelich set up Crew for walk-off in extras

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:02:00 +0200

Tyler Saladino delivered a bases-loaded walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Brewers a series win over the Nationals. Lorenzo Cain, who had four hits, started the rally with a single and scored on Saladino's fly ball to Juan Soto, whose throw was strong enough but was offline. Milwaukee is now 1 1/2 games back of the first-place Cubs. Christian Yelich notched three hits, including a two-run home run.

Hiura, Ray homer for Biloxi

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:41:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Tuesday.

Saladino gives Crew walk-off win over Nats

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 06:11:00 +0200

Peralta returns as Crew goes for sweep of Nats

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 05:05:00 +0200

The Brewers will recall right-hander Freddy Peralta from a temporary assignment to Class A Wisconsin for Wednesday's 1:10 p.m. CT series finale against the Nats. Peralta, who was sent to the Minors after his final start before the All-Star break so the Brewers could call up an extra bullpen arm, has a 2.65 ERA and 50 strikeouts in his first 37 1/3 Major League innings. Tanner Roark will start for Washington.

Prince's 10 most memorable Brewers homers

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:36:00 +0200

As Milwaukee celebrated Prince Fielder's return to Miller Park on Tuesday and his induction into the ballpark's Wall of Honor, we took a healthy hack at ranking his 10 most memorable homers as a Brewer.

Prince returns to Miller Park, honored by Crew

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 02:12:00 +0200

Prince Fielder, Geoff Jenkins and former GMs Harry Dalton and Doug Melvin were honored on Tuesday at Miller Park.

Thames returns; Crew options Woodruff, Orf

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 23:02:00 +0200

The Brewers reinstated right-hander Junior Guerra and first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames from the disabled list and optioned right-hander Brandon Woodruff and infielder Nate Orf to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday.

Are the Brewers the perfect fit for Britton?

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:50:00 +0200

What kind of pitcher is Zach Britton right now? And which contenders are most likely to go after him?

Guerra set to come off DL to face Nationals

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 08:03:00 +0200

Right-hander Junior Guerra (6-6, 3.23 ERA) will come off the 10-day disabled list to make Tuesday's start against the Nationals at 7:10 p.m. CT. Guerra last pitched on July 13 in Pittsburgh, just before the All-Star break, and allowed six runs on nine hits in four innings, before landing on the DL the next day with forearm tightness. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.29) starts for Washington. The Brewers had faced left-handed starters in each of the first four games of the second half.

Guerra comes off DL to take on Nationals

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 08:03:00 +0200

Right-hander Junior Guerra (6-6, 3.23 ERA) comes off the 10-day disabled list to make tonight's start against the Nationals at 7:10 CT. Guerra last pitched on July 13 in Pittsburgh, just before the All-Star break, and allowed six runs on nine hits in four innings, before landing on the DL the next day with forearm tightness. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.29) starts for Washington. The Brewers had faced left-handed starters in each of the first four games of the second half.

'Steady' Chacin leads Crew's bounceback win

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:30:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin struck out nine and allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings, leading the Brewers to a 6-1 win over the Nationals at Miller Park on Monday night. Milwaukee had lost eight of its previous nine games. Chacin also contributed on offense with an RBI single. Erik Kratz drove in two runs and Christian Yelich hit a three-run triple to lead the Brewers' offense. Daniel Murphy provided all of the Nats' offense with a solo homer, while struggling starter Gio Gonzalez allowed five runs over 5 2/3

'Steady' Chacin leads Crew's bounce-back win

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:30:00 +0200

Chacin leads Crew's bounce-back win vs. Nats

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 05:36:00 +0200

Hours after the Brewers' rotation depth took a hit, their most reliable starting pitcher hit back.

Will Suter's injury impact Crew's Deadline plans?

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 02:21:00 +0200

Losing left-hander Brent Suter to a season-ending elbow injury was a blow to the Brewers' rotation depth.

Suter has torn UCL, to undergo Tommy John

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:46:00 +0200

Brewers starter Brent Suter has a torn UCL in his left elbow, the club announced Monday, an injury that will likely require Tommy John surgery and a yearlong rehabilitation.

The best player on Brewers acquired by trade

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:35:00 +0200

This week at The Thirty, in honor of the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, we look at the best player on each current roster to have been acquired via trade.

Suter has torn UCL, likely to have TJ surgery

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 22:49:00 +0200

Brewers starter Brent Suter has a torn UCL in his left elbow, the club announced Monday, an injury that will likely require Tommy John surgery and a yearlong rehabilitation.

Who's on wish list for NL Central contenders?

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:16:00 +0200

The NL Central is in turmoil as the non-waiver Trade Deadline looms, with four teams in the postseason hunt. But will they all be buyers?

Eric Thames is baseball's most jacked player

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:00:00 +0200

Look at all those muscles.

Ray, Gatewood, Stokes Jr. fuel win for Biloxi

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:37:00 +0200

Danny Jansen hit a pair of early home runs to back a strong effort on the mound by Sean Reid-Foley as Triple-A Buffalo held on to defeat Durham, 5-3.

Perez hits Austin Barnes with 48-mph slider

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 02:44:00 +0200

Position players pitching.

Chacin welcomes Nats to Miller Park in opener

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 02:18:00 +0200

For a few innings Sunday, it looked like the Brewers might use Jhoulys Chacin to cover some innings against the Dodgers. But after Los Angeles pulled away, Chacin was called back from the bullpen and will start as scheduled when the Nationals come to town Monday for the start of a three-game series. Gio Gonzalez will be the fourth straight left-hander to pitch opposite Milwaukee in the 7:10 p.m. CT game.

Suter re-aggravates forearm injury vs. Dodgers

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 01:40:00 +0200

Brewers starter Brent Suter grimaced after throwing to first base for the final out of the third inning on Sunday and went straight into the clubhouse with a member of Milwaukee's athletic training staff, the latest injury issue for a team beset by them of late.

Perez, Kratz pitch as Crew drops finale, series

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 23:21:00 +0200

Utility man Hernan Perez was the Brewers' best pitcher on Sunday and catcher Erik Kratz wasn't far behind, which was good for comic relief but little else in an 11-2 loss to the Dodgers at Miller Park.

Suter exits vs. LA due to left forearm tightness

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 22:11:00 +0200

Burnes quickly ascends to key role for Brewers

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:12:00 +0200

Corbin Burnes' rise from the 2016 Draft to high leverage Brewers reliever two years later was fast. But that's only part of the story.

Suter, Crew go for series win vs. LA in finale

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 05:34:00 +0200

It's another matchup of left-handers on Sunday, as Brent Suter works for Milwaukee against the Dodgers' Alex Wood at 1:10 p.m. CT. Suter was on the 10-day disabled list earlier this month with forearm tightness, but he returned to pitch against the Pirates just before the All-Star break.

Braun scores twice in return from disabled list

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 04:56:00 +0200

The Brewers on Saturday activated Ryan Braun from the disabled list and optioned catcher Jacob Nottingham to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Braun was in the cleanup spot against the Dodgers, playing first base.

Brewers get to Kershaw, snap 7-game skid

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 04:55:00 +0200

Christian Yelich and Keon Broxton powered a three-run sixth inning against Clayton Kershaw, leading the Brewers to a victory that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Yelich led off the inning with a home run, and Broxton capped it with an RBI triple to drive in Manny Pina. Kershaw allowed four runs, but only one was earned due to three Dodgers errors, two of which were committed by Max Muncy. Chris Taylor put Los Angeles on the board with a two-run single in the first inning against Chase Anders

Braun back off disabled list, batting cleanup

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 21:48:00 +0200

Ray does it all for Biloxi

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 07:13:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Friday.

Crew can't rally after Aguilar's NL-best 25th HR

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 06:50:00 +0200

Despite Jesus Aguilar's National League-leading 25th home run and a big night for fellow All-Star Christian Yelich that included a clutch, two-run triple with two out in the ninth inning, the Brewers dropped their seventh in a row with a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night at Miller Park.

Aguilar hits 25th jack, but Crew falls to LA

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 05:25:00 +0200

Hader issues emotional apology to teammates

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 03:22:00 +0200

A tearful Josh Hader addressed Brewers teammates on Friday afternoon to offer an apology and an explanation, to the extent he could provide one, for the offensive tweets he sent as a teenager which were exposed during the All-Star Game.

Anderson looking to stay hot against LA

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:34:00 +0200

Chase Anderson, the only right-hander among the six scheduled starters for the Dodgers and Brewers in this series, takes the mound for Milwaukee at 6:10 p.m. CT on Saturday at Miller Park opposite Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Anderson has struggled with the long ball this season, but he's also held opponents to a .219 average (82-for-375), good for ninth best in the National League. In 12 starts against Milwaukee, Kershaw has a 2.95 ERA and 88 strikeouts vs. 22 walks.

Anderson looking to stay hot against Dodgers

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:34:00 +0200

Brewers condemn Hader's offensive tweets

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 04:34:00 +0200

No one in the Brewers' clubhouse knows Josh Hader better than Brett Phillips, and perhaps nobody had a harder time processing Hader's years-old tweets after they surfaced during Tuesday's All-Star Game presented by Mastercard.

Brewers shifting focus in post-Machado market

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 03:37:00 +0200

What's next for the Brewers after losing the Manny Machado sweepstakes? Trying to contain him at the plate. Not only did they miss out on an All-Star caliber middle infielder -- a pursuit confirmed by Brewers GM David Stearns on Thursday -- but the Brewers have to play Machado's new club, the Dodgers, seven times over the next two weeks. Machado is expected to make his Dodgers debut on Friday night at Miller Park.

What could happen in NL Central at Deadline

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:34:00 +0200

The All-Star Game has come and gone, and the non-waiver Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away. Until July 31, much of the talk in baseball will be focused around buyers and sellers, blockbuster moves and small deals and an endless buzz of trade rumors.

Crew can deal from rich system to fill gaps

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:10:00 +0200

The best first half in Brewers history ended with six straight losses, and it doesn't get easier after the All-Star break. The Brewers return to action Friday at Miller Park for the start of a six-game homestand against the Dodgers and Nationals, followed by an eight-game west coast trip against the Giants and Dodgers.

Hader apologizes for offensive Tweets from past

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:04:00 +0200

Brewers reliever Josh Hader answered for a series of offensive Tweets from 2011 and '12, after they surfaced in the wake of his appearance in Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Jeffress, Yelich create All-Star Game memories

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 08:38:00 +0200

Brewers reliever Jeremy Jeffress called his scoreless inning in the All-Star Game the highlight of life so far, before catching himself, giving his young daughter a peck on the cheek and clarifying that it was actually No. 2.

On record-setting night, AL outslugs NL

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 06:11:00 +0200

The ball wasn't flying out of Nationals Park quite as frequently as it did during Bryce Harper's heroic hometown homer binge a night earlier, but it was flying all the same in a dinger-driven, record-breaking 89th All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Tuesday night.

Yelich homers as part of record-breaking ASG

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 06:05:00 +0200

An eighth-inning home run by Christian Yelich in the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard not only trimmed the National League's deficit to 5-3 -- it tied a Midsummer Classic record that Scooter Gennett broke an inning later.

LIVE on FOX: Jeffress scoreless in ASG

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:22:00 +0200

Jeremy Jeffress threw a scoreless sixth inning, which is when Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich entered the game. Jesus Aguilar and Josh Hader are also available for the National League All-Stars. Watch the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard live on FOX from Washington, D.C.

LIVE on FOX: 5 Brewers take on All-Star Game

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:22:00 +0200

Watch live on FOX as a club-record five Brewers compete in the 2018 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard from Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Milwaukee is represented by Jesus Aguilar, Lorenzo Cain, Josh Hader, Jeremy Jeffress and Christian Yelich.

Erceg has big night for Biloxi

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:58:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Monday.

Top seed Aguilar eliminated by Hoskins in Derby

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 05:32:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar hit 12 home runs in the opening round of Monday's T-Mobile Home Run Derby, falling to Philadelphia's Rhys Hoskins in the first upset of the night.

Aguilar outhomered by Hoskins in Derby

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:50:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar hit 12 home runs in the opening round of Monday's T-Mobile Home Run Derby, falling to Philadelphia's Rhys Hoskins in the first upset of the night.

Brewers look at All-Star break as time to reset

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:37:00 +0200

The Brewers' contingent didn't exactly arrive at the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard as conquering heroes, having flown in after becoming the first team in a dozen years to be swept in a five-game series. It was a brutal week, especially since it came at the end of a stretch of 21 games in 20 days. But after arriving in the nation's capital for the All-Star festivities, Lorenzo Cain & Co. were determined to enjoy themselves.

Machado to Brewers? He's thought about it

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:31:00 +0200

The Brewers don't play in a market the size of Manny Machado's other suitors, but thought of the Brewers swinging a trade with the Orioles ahead of the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline has at least crossed the All-Star shortstop's mind.

Hiura met Kobe Bryant unexpectedly

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:51:00 +0200

Watch out for famous pedestrians.

Lutz leads Wisconsin to victory

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:42:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Sunday.

Brewers' top prospect on the fun of trade rumors

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:27:00 +0200

For every Manny Machado or Noah Syndergaard rumor, there's a Keston Hiura on the other side, a top prospect waiting to see what the looming non-waiver Trade Deadline sends rippling through the Minor Leagues. In a Double-A Biloxi clubhouse teeming with top prospects, players have made it a running joke.

Ortiz closes out in Futures Game win

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:37:00 +0200

Each team slugged four home runs, but it was Team USA who came out on top in a 10-6 victory at Sunday's SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park.

Miley gets call in opener vs. Dodgers

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:21:00 +0200

Wade Miley will make his second start since coming off the DL in the opener of a three-game series against the Dodgers at Miller Park on Friday at 7:10 p.m. CT. Miley, who was erratic against the Pirates on July 12, striking out five while issuing five walks, will try to right the ship for the Brewers, who entered the All-Star break on a six-game losing streak. Rich Hill will take the mound for Los Angeles.

Aguilar, Crew start second half vs. LA

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:21:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar will return from his All-Star Game and Home Run Derby appearances to try to help the Brewers win the opener of a three-game series against the Dodgers at Miller Park on Friday at 7:10 p.m. CT. Milwaukee will look to rebound after a tough end to the first half of the season, losing eight of their last 10 games, including six straight.

How Aguilar stacks up in HR Derby field

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:55:00 +0200

Steps from the United States' seat of power, Major League Baseball will bring the power to Nationals Park on Monday in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. Homer-hitting host Bryce Harper leads a fascinating -- and young -- field of Derby entrants who will look to beat the clock and each other in the sport's most swinging showcase at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Crew loses Bucs finale in rainy 10th frame

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 23:22:00 +0200

The Brewers lost their sixth straight game on Sunday, 7-6, on Josh Bell's walk off double off left-hander Dan Jennings in the 10th inning.

Villar goes on DL; Brewers recall Phillips

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 16:08:00 +0200

The Brewers on Sunday placed second baseman Jonathan Villar (right thumb) on the 10-day disabled list. and recalled outfielder Brett Phillips from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Suter solid, but Brewers drop 5th straight

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 01:31:00 +0200

The Brewers' recent run scoring issues remained prevalent in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader at PNC Park with the Pirates as Milwaukee's 6-2 defeat extended its losing streak to a season-high five games.

Watch Hiura, Ortiz rep Crew in Futures Game

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 23:23:00 +0200

A collection of the best talent in the Minor Leagues has been assembled for the 20th annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which will be broadcast live from Nationals Park on MLB Network on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. Below is everything you need to know, with a snapshot of each of the 50 players, with links to scouting reports, tools and grades, stats and video on MLB Pipeline's Prospect Watch.

Crew struggles to support Chase in G1 loss

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 22:26:00 +0200

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Saturday morning that it seems like the Brewers have "had trouble scoring runs in [PNC] Park" over the past couple years. Milwaukee's offensive woes in the Pirates' ballpark continued in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon as Chase Anderson surrendered back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the Brewers were unable to overcome the deficit in a 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh.The Brewers' losing streak has now extended to four games as Milwaukee has dr

Thames, Guerra placed on disabled list

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 19:48:00 +0200

The Brewers made a series of roster moves on Saturday morning, starting with placing Eric Thames and Junior Guerra on the 10-day disabled list.

Chacin, Crew close out first half vs. Bucs

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 19:26:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin will start for the Brewers on Sunday as they close out a five-game series with the Pirates at PNC Park before heading into the All-Star break. Chacin has gone 2-0 in his past two starts, allowing six runs over 12 2/3 innings. Righty Joe Musgrove (3-4, 3.77 ERA) will start for the Pirates. The game is set for 12:35 p.m. CT.

Thames dealing with hamstring tightness

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:51:00 +0200

Eric Thames left Friday night's game against the Pirates in the third inning with right hamstring tightness.

Hiura homers for Biloxi

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:39:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Friday.

Guerra endures rare struggles in loss

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 04:19:00 +0200

Junior Guerra's winning streak came to an abrupt end against the Pirates on Friday when he allowed a season-high six earned runs on nine hits in the Brewers' 7-3 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park.

Thames exits vs. Pirates with hamstring issue

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 02:14:00 +0200

Eric Thames left Friday night's game against the Pirates in the third inning with right hamstring tightness.

Suter wraps twin bill vs. Bucs

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 01:57:00 +0200

After a x-x result in Game 1, Brent Suter got the ball in Game 2 at PNC Park vs. Pittsburgh.

Anderson set to open twin bill with Bucs

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 01:57:00 +0200

The Brewers and Pirates will play a straight doubleheader at PNC Park on Saturday to make up for a rainout on June 20. Right-hander Chase Anderson (6-6, 3.81 ERA) will take the mound against Ivan Nova (5-6, 4.50) in Game 1 at 11:35 a.m. CT. Lefty Brent Suter (8-5, 4.53) will be activated from the disabled list to start Game 2, facing Clay Holmes (0-1, 7.11).

Aguilar selects his HR Derby pitcher

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 01:17:00 +0200

Brewers first base coach Carlos Subero will participate in his first home run derby at any level after Jesus Aguilar chose him to pitch to him in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.

Medeiros fans nine for Biloxi

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:53:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Thursday.

Jeffress added as Brewers' 5th All-Star

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:51:00 +0200

After the Brewers-Pirates game on Thursday, Major League Baseball announced that lights-out reliever Jeremy Jeffress was named to his first career All-Star team. The Brewers now have a franchise-record five All-Stars.

Jeffress becomes 5th Brewer to make ASG

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:30:00 +0200

Brewers fall in Miley's shaky return from DL

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:26:00 +0200

Wade Miley led the Majors in walks with the Orioles last season, and free passes cost him against the Pirates on Thursday night.

Aguilar gears up for Derby with NL-best 24th

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:18:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar launched his NL-leading 24th home run on Thursday, one day after being selected to the All-Star Game via Final Vote and earning the No. 1 seed in the Home Run Derby.

Guerra streaking into matchup with Pirates

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:32:00 +0200

Brewers right-hander Junior Guerra will look to record a fourth straight win on Friday, when he faces the Pirates at 6:05 p.m. CT for Game 2 of this five-game series at PNC Park. He went 3-0 over his past three starts, posting a 2.65 ERA with 18 strikeouts and seven walks over 17 innings. Rookie righty Nick Kingham will start for Pittsburgh.

Counsell makes All-Star case for Jeffress

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:25:00 +0200

Brewers manager Craig Counsell put in a call this week to help lights-out reliever Jeremy Jeffress join the group of Milwaukee players headed to the MLB All-Star Game.

Predicting the Brewers' Trade Deadline strategy

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:01:00 +0200

We spend a lot of time and effort at this time of year looking ahead to what teams might do as the non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches. But perhaps a different approach is in order.

Peralta unravels at wrong time; Crew falls in 12

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:08:00 +0200

With Manny Machado trade talks as a backdrop, Freddy Peralta saw a promising start completely unravel in the fourth inning of what became a 5-4 loss in 12 innings -- exactly what Milwaukee didn't need entering a five-game, four-day series in Pittsburgh to finish the first half. It was the Brewers' second extra-inning loss in the three-game series, and snapped their streak of six consecutive series victories or splits.

Miller Park hosts Mexican soccer friendly

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:20:00 +0200

With the open roof of Miller Park visible in the distance, Oscar Munoz sat in the grass under a tree in a department store parking lot, tailgating with about 30 friends and family members two hours before lots opened at the baseball stadium. A 16-year-old Milwaukee native, Munoz has never been to Mexico, but his parents, natives of Leon, Mexico -- a city in the central state of Guanajuato -- have raised him as a fan of Club Leon, one of the two sides that played Wednesday night in the third-ever

Peralta has rare off night as Crew falls in 12

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:09:00 +0200

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Thu, 12 Jul 2018 05:04:00 +0200

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Aguilar wins Final Vote, will be in ASG

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0200

The news was still sinking in for Jesus Aguilar early Wednesday evening. The 28-year-old power-hitting first baseman was headed to the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard (Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. CT on FOX). Aguilar garnered 20.2 million votes over three days to win the National League's final roster spot via the Camping World MLB All-Star Final Vote. Not only that, he accepted an invitation to swing for the fences in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby (Monday at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN).

Aguilar in HR Derby, faces impressive field

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0200

Bryce Harper of the Nationals headlines the eight participants in this year's T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Washington, and he'll be joined by the Brewers' Jesus Aguilar, the Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, the Braves' Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers' Max Muncy, the Astros' Alex Bregman and two Cubs, Javier Baez and Kyle Schwarber.

Aguilar wins MLB Final Vote, makes ASG

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 02:34:00 +0200

The results of the 2018 Camping World MLB Final Vote are in: Jesus Aguilar and Jean Segura are going to the All-Star Game.

Four Brewers named NL All-Stars

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 02:33:00 +0200

Relief ace Josh Hader and outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich are headed to the All-Star Game for the Brewers, who are hoping to make it a quartet.

Aguilar joins Cain, Yelich, Hader in ASG

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 02:33:00 +0200

Relief ace Josh Hader and outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich are headed to the All-Star Game for the Brewers, who are hoping to make it a quartet.

Miley returns from DL in series opener vs. Bucs

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:51:00 +0200

The Brewers will have several fresh arms on hand Thursday night in Pittsburgh, including left-hander Wade Miley, who will come off the 60-day DL to start the opener of a five-game, four-day series against the Pirates at PNC Park heading into the All-Star break. Miley hasn't pitched in the Majors since he strained his right oblique against the Indians in his second big league start back from a Spring Training groin injury. But he was very impressive in the spring before getting hurt, and the Brew

A perfect debut: Burnes caps Brewers' victory

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 06:34:00 +0200

Corbin Burnes pitched two perfect frames to earn a save in his Major League debut, finishing off a win for the Brewers over the Marlins. Travis Shaw launched his 16th home run of the season in the 8th inning, and Christian Yelich knocked in four runners, going 3-for-5 in his former home ballpark. Jhoulys Chacin earned the win, allowing four runs over 5 2/3 innings while striking out three. Pablo Lopez, making his third career start for Miami, struck out six in his six innings of work but was cha

Peralta takes hot hand to Miami for rubber game

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 05:05:00 +0200

Rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta (4-1, 2.14 ERA) will start in Wednesday's series finale against Miami at 6:10 p.m. CT at Marlins Park. Peralta, the No. 9 Brewers prospect per MLB Pipeline, has held big league batters to a .134 average and tallied 46 strikeouts through his first six starts. The Marlins will counter with right-hander Dan Straily (3-4, 4.55).

Peralta takes hot hand to Miami for finale

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 05:05:00 +0200

Aguilar reacts to leading the NL Final Vote race

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 02:45:00 +0200

The Brewers slugger led the way in fan balloting in the Final Vote for the last spot on the National League All-Star team with about a day to go

Counsell responds to Machado trade talk

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:09:00 +0200

The Brewers are still in the discussion for a trade with the Orioles for All-Star shortstop Manny Machado, and Brewers manager Craig Counsell addressed the rumors swirling around the trade talk.

Aguilar goes deep, shows off agility

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:17:00 +0200

After a daylong media blitz to promote his candidacy for the National League's final All-Star Game roster spot, Jesus Aguilar returned to what he does best: hitting dingers.

Aguilar leading in All-Star Final Vote

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0200

The first update of the Final Vote balloting on Tuesday revealed that two players from up-and-coming contending teams are leading the way in their respective league.

Crew prospect Ortiz added to Futures Game

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:12:00 +0200

Top prospects Andrew Knizner of the Cardinals and Luis Ortiz of the Brewers have been named replacements for the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Nationals Park in Washington.

Reliable Chacin tries to even series with Fish

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:08:00 +0200

Steady veteran Jhoulys Chacin will become the first Brewer to make his 20th start when he takes the ball against the Marlins at 6:10 p.m. CT on Tuesday. The team is 13-6 when he starts, including a victory over the Braves last week in which Chacin worked seven innings. Miami counters with rookie right-hander Pablo Lopez.

FV candidate Aguilar homers, shows agility

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:41:00 +0200

After a daylong media blitz to promote his candidacy for the National League's final All-Star Game roster spot, Jesus Aguilar returned to what he does best: hitting dingers.

All-Star Hader not sharp as Crew loses in extras

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 06:27:00 +0200

Josh Hader dismissed concerns about his health in the wake of a 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Marlins on Monday night at Marlins Park in which the Brewers' best relief weapon looked vulnerable for the first time all season.

FV candidate Aguilar hits NL-best 23rd homer

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:34:00 +0200

After a daylong media blitz to promote his candidacy for the National League's final All-Star Game roster spot, Jesus Aguilar returned to what he does best: hitting dingers.

Newly minted All-Star Yelich returns to Miami

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 01:24:00 +0200

Christian Yelich made his return to Marlins Park on Monday at the perfect time -- as a newly minted All-Star.

What to expect from Burnes with Brewers

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 22:29:00 +0200

After a quick ascent through the Minor Leagues, Corbin Burnes is ready to make an impact at the highest level.

Stokes Jr. makes Pipeline Team of the Week

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 18:36:00 +0200

Yelich returns to Miami as Crew opens trip

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 03:31:00 +0200

The Brewers start an eight-game road trip to end the season's first half in Miami at 6:10 p.m. CT on Monday. Christian Yelich returns to face the club that drafted him. Right-hander Chase Anderson (6-6, 3.99 ERA) gets the nod for Milwaukee after a strong start (6 1/3 innings, one run) last Wednesday against the Twins. Righty Jose Urena (2-9, 4.18 ERA) goes for the Marlins as Miami looks to avenge a four-game April sweep at the hands of the Brewers.

Camping World Final Vote: Pick Aguilar

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 03:03:00 +0200

Vote now to send 2018 Camping World MLB All-Star Game Final Vote candidate Jesus Aguilar to the NL squad. Cast your vote until 3 p.m. CT Wednesday.

Aguilar boosts NL Final Vote candidacy

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 02:57:00 +0200

Brewers fans delivered Geoff Jenkins to the All-Star Game in 2003 via the Final Vote, and did the same for Corey Hart in '08. A decade later, can they do it again for slugging first baseman Jesus Aguilar?

Cain, Yelich, Hader named NL All-Stars

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 01:34:00 +0200

The wait is over. Below are the American League and National League All-Star rosters and 2018 Camping World MLB All-Star Game Final Vote candidates. Watch the "Camping World All-Star Selection Show" as they are revealed live on ESPN.

Crew caps stellar 1st-half home slate with rout

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 01:29:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar recorded his third multi-homer game of the season as the Brewers clinched the series victory over the Braves. Hernan Perez went deep during the pivotal five-run third inning against Sean Newcomb. Eric Thames later added a solo shot for Milwaukee, which got six innings from Junior Guerra.

Thames' homer ends in on-camera celebration

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:15:00 +0200

How else do you celebrate?

Cain activated; prospect Burnes called up

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:16:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain returned from the disabled list, Ryan Braun and Manny Pina hit the DL and the Brewers promoted top pitching prospect Corbin Burnes amid a flurry of roster moves on Sunday.

Braun placed on disabled list, Cain activated

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:19:00 +0200

In a flurry of roster moves prior to Sunday's series finale vs. the Braves, Ryan Braun (strained back) and catcher Manny Pina (left biceps strain) were placed on the 10-day disabled list while Lorenzo Cain was activated after missing two weeks with a strained left groin.

Brewers struggle to square up Sanchez in loss

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 01:42:00 +0200

Two Braves runs off spot starter Aaron Wilkerson put the Brewers in a first-inning hole, and three runs off Mike Zagurski and Jorge Lopez in the eighth sealed Atlanta's 5-1 win Saturday at Miller Park as the Brewers' core relievers looked on.

Brewers turn to Guerra for Braves finale

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:18:00 +0200

Junior Guerra (5-5, 2.87 ERA) takes the mound Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee's final home game before the All-Star break, as the Brewers finish their four-game series against the Braves at 1:10 p.m. CT. Guerra has a 3.24 ERA in his last six starts and pitched five shutout innings in a win over the Twins last time out. Lefty Sean Newcomb (8-3, 3.10) starts for Atlanta.

Cain eyes Sunday return from DL

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 22:18:00 +0200

Lorenzo Cain said on Saturday that he'd be back in the Brewers' lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Braves at Miller Park.

Peralta's performance just what Crew needed

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 05:16:00 +0200

Tyler Saladino hit a two-run home run and Jesus Aguilar followed four batters later with a three-run blast off Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz in the third, and Freddy Peralta pitched six quality innings for his second victory in as many starts during the Brewers' win on Friday night at Miller Park. Dansby Swanson finished 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs and a walk to lead Atlanta.

Freeman kisses, rubs Yelich's knee after HBP

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 04:44:00 +0200

Dr. Freeman is in.

Turang motivated to prove doubters wrong

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 02:45:00 +0200

Sounding a bit like Cal quarterback Aaron Rodgers after he slipped to the Green Bay Packers at No. 24 in the 2005 NFL Draft, California prep shortstop Brice Turang said he was determined to make teams regret letting him fall to the Brewers at No. 21 in the MLB Draft last month. Turang signed Thursday for $3.4111 million, according to MLB.com's Jim Callis.

Brewers send Suter to DL, recall Wilkerson

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 02:41:00 +0200

Brewers left-hander Brent Suter made an unexpected trip to the 10-day disabled list Friday with a forearm strain and won't start as scheduled on Saturday against the Braves. Right-hander Aaron Wilkerson was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs and will start that game instead.

Brewers send Suter to disabled list

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 02:41:00 +0200

Brewers left-hander Brent Suter made an unexpected trip to the 10-day disabled list Friday with a forearm strain.

Top prospect Hiura chosen for Futures Game

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 02:05:00 +0200

One day after the Brewers signed 2018 first-round Draft pick Bryce Turang, last year's top pick, Keston Hiura, was named to the prestigious SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.

Wilkerson gets nod after Suter heads to DL

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 00:09:00 +0200

Watch live on MLB.TV: With Brent Suter on the disabled list, Aaron Wilkerson gets the ball Saturday vs. Atlanta.

Motivated Turang wants to prove doubters wrong

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 23:26:00 +0200

Brewers' Hiura to play in Futures Game

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:06:00 +0200

What the All-Star Game is to Major League standouts, the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game is to Minor League phenoms. Thirty of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects will appear in the 20th annual showcase of the game's best young talent on July 15 at Nationals Park.

Chacin picks perfect time for gem vs. Braves

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:49:00 +0200

Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin allowed two runs on three hits and struck out seven over seven innings to help the Brewers extend their lead in the National League Central with a win against the Braves on Thursday night at Miller Park. Hernan Perez tripled and hit a two-run homer for Milwaukee, and Atlanta was led by Ozzie Albies' 2-for-4 game that included a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored.

All-Star FAQ: All you need to know on rosters

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:00:00 +0200

The votes are in, and so now we wait for the official unveiling of the American League and National League rosters for the 2018 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Sunday night. In the meantime, a little refresher on how these squads are selected is in order

First-rounder Turang signs with Brewers

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:23:00 +0200

The Brewers officially signed first-round Draft pick shortstop Brice Turang on Thursday night. The two sides had until 4 p.m. CT Friday to come to terms on a contract.

Crew preys on pitches, miscues for 4 early runs

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 03:15:00 +0200

One day after Milwaukee tallied all three runs via solo homers -- in the series finale against the Twins, the Brewers generated four early runs over the first two innings without going deep on Braves left-hander Max Fried.

Peralta focused on starting strong vs. Braves

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:34:00 +0200

Right-hander Freddy Peralta (3-1, 2.28 ERA) makes his second career start at Miller Park when he faces the Braves on Friday at 7:10 p.m. CT. Peralta allowed three runs in the first inning during his last start in Cincinnati, but followed that up with four shutout frames. The Brewers will send right-hander Mike Foltynewicz (6-4, 2.02) to oppose him in the second game of the four-game set.

Brewers activate Saladino, designate Sogard

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 23:16:00 +0200

The Brewers reinstated Tyler Saladino from the 10-day disabled list Thursday afternoon. To make space for Saladino on the 25-man roster, Eric Sogard was designated for assignment.

NL Central: Who's buying, who's selling?

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0200

With the season past its halfway point and the non-waiver Trade Deadline looming, clubs are taking a hard and honest look at what they've become and where they're likely headed. Just as we did after the first quarter of the season, here's a deeper look at what we learned over the past 40 games and how that sets up each of the five NL Central clubs for the weeks ahead.

Brewers go for fourth straight win behind Chacin

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:45:00 +0200

Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin (6-3, 3.71 ERA) gets the start Thursday when the Brewers open a four-game series with the National League East-leading Braves at Miller Park. Chacin has been Milwaukee's most consistent starter this season, leading the staff with 18 starts and 97 innings of work. He'll face off against Atlanta lefty Max Fried (1-2, 2.55 ERA), who struck out 11 over 4 2/3 scoreless innings after he returned to the big leagues for the first time in a month his last time out.

Three solo homers spark Crew win in finale

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:14:00 +0200

The Brewers' offense supplied the fireworks in their 3-2 win over the Twins on Independence Day at Miller Park. Three solo blasts, capped by Nate Orf's first Major League hit, carried a stout effort from Chase Anderson. Milwaukee's bullpen held strong until the ninth, when a home run from Eduardo Escobar made it a one-run game. Thankfully, Keon Broxton made a spectacular catch to rob a homer from Brian Dozier one batter prior, and Corey Knebel induced a groundout to seal the win.

Broxton steals show with game-saving catch

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 03:11:00 +0200

Keon Broxton made the highlight reel again Wednesday, reaching an arm's length over the wall in the ninth inning to rob Twins second baseman Brian Dozier of a certain home run in the Brewers' 3-2 sweep-clinching victory.

Three solo homers buoy Crew in finale

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:55:00 +0200

Travis Shaw hit his first home run in nearly a month, while Brad Miller and Nate Orf added solo shots in the seventh inning as the Brewers wrapped up their Interleague series against the Twins with a 3-2 victory Wednesday afternoon at Miller Park.

Orf carried out for curtain call after first homer

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:36:00 +0200

Nate Orf recorded his first big league hit in memorable fashion Wednesday against the Twins, belting a 2-2 curveball from Jose Berrios just over the wall in the left-field corner for a home run at Miller Park.

Yelich returns to starting lineup after back woes

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 22:32:00 +0200

Christian Yelich is back in the Brewers' starting lineup, batting second in the finale against the Twins on Wednesday.

Yelich returns to lineup after back woes

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 18:55:00 +0200

Christian Yelich is back in the Brewers' starting lineup, batting second in the finale against the Twins on Wednesday.

Rodriguez continues to rake in DSL

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:14:00 +0200

Here's MLB Pipeline's roundup of the top prospect performances in the Minor Leagues on Tuesday.

Twins don't record an out at first base vs. Crew

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 03:18:00 +0200

When Gabriel Moya struck out Eric Sogard to conclude the eighth inning Tuesday afternoon at Miller Park, Joe Mauer trotted off the field doing something that hadn't been done in six years.

Thames' homer powers Brewers to win No. 50

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:15:00 +0200

Eric Thames' two-run homer was all the Brewers needed as Milwaukee shut out the Twins on Tuesday at Miller Park. Junior Guerra struck out eight over five innings, and Josh Hader pitched three lights-out frames as the Minnesota bats only managed two hits in the Twins' fifth straight loss.

Anderson aims for 7th win in July 4 finale

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 23:06:00 +0200

Texan Chase Anderson gets the ball on Independence Day for the Brewers as they finish a three-game series against the Twins at Miller Park. It will be Milwaukee's first look at terrific Twins right-hander Jose Berrios, who is making his second straight start against an NL Central opponent after allowing six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Cubs on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. CT.

Shaw at 2B? Move would pave way for deals

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 22:24:00 +0200

Brewers second baseman Travis Shaw? It's not totally out of the question.

Aguilar's breakout season looks real for Crew

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 19:46:00 +0200

Jesus Aguilar has been a huge part of Milwaukee's first-place push, yet he was basically unknown to most baseball fans a few months ago. How has he done it -- and more importantly, can he keep it up?

LIVE: Watch Twins-Brewers on Facebook

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 19:20:00 +0200

MLB and Facebook's partnership continues today with an afternoon matchup between the Twins and Brewers in Milwaukee.

Brewers host Twins today only on Facebook

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:03:00 +0200

MLB's digital-only national broadcasts continue this week with Tuesday's Twins-Brewers contest at Miller Park, which airs live in the United States exclusively on Facebook.

Miller at Miller: Brad's walk walks it off

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 05:58:00 +0200

Travis Shaw hit a game-tying sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth before Brad Miller took a bases loaded walk in the 10th to end the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Twins at Miller Park. The Brewers overcame a 5-1 deficit, with Manny Pina adding a home run. Milwaukee's bullpen worked five scoreless innings.

Crew hosts Twins on Tuesday only on Facebook

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 02:26:00 +0200

MLB's digital-only national broadcasts continue this week with Tuesday's Twins-Brewers contest at Miller Park, which airs live in the United States exclusively on Facebook.

Brewers host Twins on Tuesday only on Facebook

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 02:26:00 +0200

MLB's digital-only national broadcasts continue this week with Tuesday's Twins-Brewers contest at Miller Park, which airs live in the United States exclusively on Facebook.

Yelich eyes return, but needs ASG late push

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 02:08:00 +0200

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Christian Yelich took "a big step" in his comeback from a stiff back on Monday, when the outfielder and club officials expressed equal confidence he will avoid the disabled list.

Ray makes Pipeline Team of the Week

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:13:00 +0200

Give the Crew a late push at the NL polls

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 18:36:00 +0200

The would-be All-Star starters remain the same in both leagues, but with only three days left to vote on the 2018 Camping World MLB All-Star Ballot, there are five spots that remain too close to call.

Crew nears deals with 3 Top 30 int'l prospects

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:57:00 +0200

Today's start of the international signing period is the day careers are launched and the lives of teenage ballplayers across the globe are changed forever.

Peralta stumbles in 1st; Crew's bats quiet in loss

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:51:00 +0200

After a grueling, 43-pitch first inning, rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta settled in and gave the Brewers hope of a comeback. A 54-minute rain delay that ended Matt Harvey's finest outing as with the Reds amplified that hope. But it quickly was dashed in an 8-2 loss at Great American Ball Park because the Brewers didn't hit after the delay, and the Reds did.

Brewers send struggling Arcia to Triple-A

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:10:00 +0200

Five weeks after they sent shortstop Orlando Arcia to the Minor Leagues amid a brutal slump, the Brewers did it again on Sunday.

Suter set to start vs. Twins in opener

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:24:00 +0200

Brent Suter will get the start as the Brewers return to Miller Park to face the Twins at 7:10 p.m. CT on Monday. Suter was named the Brewers' pitcher of the month in June when he went 3-2 with a 3.60 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP. The Twins will send right-hander Kyle Gibson to the mound in the opener.

Brewers send out Peralta in finale vs. Reds

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 04:32:00 +0200

Rookie sensation Freddy Peralta will make his fifth big league start when the Brewers and Reds finish their four-game series on Sunday at 12:10 p.m. CT. Peralta has 35 strikeouts in his first 22 2/3 big league innings while holding opponents to seven hits in 74 at-bats (.093). In two of his four starts, Peralta has used a steady diet of high fastballs to log double-digit strikeouts while yielding only one hit, making him the only rookie in the live ball era with two such outings, and the only Br

Undermanned Crew runs out of steam vs. Reds

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 01:54:00 +0200

With outfielders Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun down with injuries, and over-worked relievers Jeremy Jeffress and Josh Hader apparently off-limits for the day, the depleted Brewers yielded eight Reds runs before recording an out in the decisive seventh. It led to a 12-3 loss at Great American Ball Park that required Milwaukee catcher Erik Kratz to cover an inning on the mound.

Kratz picks up K on 59-mph lollipop

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 01:43:00 +0200

He's a natural.

Braun, Yelich injuries test Brewers outfield depth

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 22:18:00 +0200

The Brewers are pushing the limit of how many day-to-day injuries one team can navigate at one time, said GM David Stearns, even as manager Craig Counsell suggested otherwise. Outfielders Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun were sidelined with stiff lower backs, with Yelich's seeming the more serious of the two. And those day-to-day issues were on top of Lorenzo Cain's absence, while he recovers on the 10-day disabled list from a groin injury.

Chacin looks for series win vs. Reds

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 07:47:00 +0200

Jhoulys Chacin was the Brewers' steadiest starting pitcher before he allowed eight earned runs on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Cardinals at Miller Park earlier this week. He'll look to bounce back in today's 3:10 p.m. CT game against Tyler Mahle and the Reds at Great American Ball Park, where Chacin is 0-2 with a 4.67 ERA in five career games and four starts.

Davies' return delayed after short rehab start

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 07:06:00 +0200

What might have been Brewers starter Zach Davies' final Minor League rehab start was cut short Friday, reportedly by a lower back ailment. Davies was knocked around to the tune of six earned runs on 10 hits in three innings for Class A Wisconsin.

Broxton's one-man show lifts shorthanded Crew

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 06:24:00 +0200

Keon Broxton stole the show on Friday night in the Brewers' 8-2 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Broxton hit two homers and drove in four with the starting trio of outfielders looking on from the bench. Sal Romano kept the score close for Cincinnati despite allowing seven hits, but Chase Anderson was dominant, allowing one run on two hits in six. Broxton closed out the night with a circus play, scoring during a rundown, and robbing a hit with an amazing grab in the ninth.

Broxton's one-man show lifts short-handed Crew

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 06:24:00 +0200

Broxton pulls off great escape on basepaths

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 06:09:00 +0200

It wasn't exactly the clean escape choreographed by Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich a few weeks earlier against the Cubs, but the result was similar for Orlando Arcia and Keon Broxton in Friday's 8-2 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Braun exits with lower back tightness

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 03:29:00 +0200

Ryan Braun made an early exit in Friday's game against the Reds with a recurrence of the lower back tightness that has bothered him in recent seasons. Hernan Perez replaced Braun in the seventh inning.

Crew faces pitching quandary as Deadline looms

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 01:45:00 +0200

Brewers starter Zach Davies was scheduled to test his right shoulder in another rehab start for Class A Advanced Wisconsin on Friday night before rejoining the Brewers on Saturday in Cincinnati.

Here's Prince Fielder's family vacation uniform

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:50:00 +0200

Aloha shirts on point

Anderson eyes more success against Reds

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:40:00 +0200

Chase Anderson will look to continue his career success against the Reds when the series continues Friday at 6:10 p.m. CT. He is 3-1 with a 3.19 ERA in eight career starts against Cincinnati, including a win at Great American Ball Park on May 1 that saw him allow four runs over 5 1/3 innings, but the Brewers scored a 7-6 victory. The Reds will counter with Sal Romano, a right-hander who is 0-4 with a 6.27 ERA in four career starts against Milwaukee.

Thames keeps haunting Reds with winning HR

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:01:00 +0200

Eric Thames hit his 13th career homer in 20 games against the Reds to lead the Brewers to a win. Jesus Aguilar also homered for Milwaukee, which stays 2 1/2 games ahead of the Cubs in the National League Central. Cincinnati starter Anthony DeSclafani allowed two runs through 6 1/3 innings, but he was responsible for two of the three that scored on Thames' homer, which was allowed by reliever Amir Garrett.

Benches clear after Votto-Kratz argument

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 03:01:00 +0200

A brief argument between Joey Votto and Brewers catcher Erik Kratz was over before it started in the third inning between the Reds and Brewers on Thursday.