Baseball - Milwaukee Brewers news

• Game Thread #36: Milwaukee Brewers (21-14) @ Kansas City Royals (21-16)

  08-05-2024 18:56 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio | Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Brewers look for series win after thrilling comeback The Brewers have played a hard-fought series against the Kansas City Royals, so after last night’s thrilling win, the series is up for grabs. It’s the final game of a six-game road trip as Milwaukee continues a stretch of games against other playoff contenders and division rivals. Not only can the Brewers build some momentum, but today’s game features the retu
  
  Read more

• Brewers get third straight comeback win, sweep White Sox

  02-06-2024 23:00 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Chourio homer highlights balanced offensive attack Box Score
  The Milwaukee Brewers overcame a rough first inning from Freddy Peralta to pick up a 6-3 victory this afternoon, completing a sweep of the struggling Chicago White Sox, who have now lost 11 straight games. It was the fifth straight win for the Brewers, who capitalized on the White Sox’ uninspired play and rough bullpen to win for the third time in this series in a game in which they were losing.
  Peralt
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #59: Milwaukee Brewers (35-23) vs. Chicago White Sox (15-44)

  02-06-2024 18:43 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Milwaukee aims for the sweep against streaking Sox The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox will wrap up their three-game series this afternoon at American Family Field. The Brewers won the first two games of this series in comeback fashion, though they were very different comeback wins. Today, they’ll look to pick up their third sweep of this adolescent season.
  On paper, it doesn’t seem a particularly fair fight. Freddy Peralta takes the mound for the
  
  Read more

• Adames the hero again as Brewers defeat White Sox in 10

  02-06-2024 01:22 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Adames with two clutch hits in 4-3 victory Box Score
  Willy Adames is beginning to develop quite a reputation. After several timely hits over the past week, he came through in the clutch in this one—twice.Adames’s late heroics came after a hyped matchup between two young pitching studs, born within a month of each other in 1999. There isn’t much for White Sox fans to be excited about, but Garrett Crochet is one of those things, as he came into this on
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Game Thread #58: Milwaukee Brewers (34-23) vs. Chicago White Sox (15-43)

  01-06-2024 21:15 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Brewers looks to clinch series against struggling White Sox The Milwaukee Brewers will continue their series against the Chicago White Sox today, with the teams headed in opposite directions. Milwaukee enters June as winners of six of their last eight and have opened up a six-game lead in the National League Central, and are coming off of a season-high 23 hits (including five from Christian Yelich) on Friday evening. The White Sox, mean
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #58: Milwaukee Brewers (33-23) vs. Chicago White Sox (15-43)

  01-06-2024 21:15 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Brewers looks to clinch series against struggling White Sox The Milwaukee Brewers will continue their series against the Chicago White Sox today, with the teams headed in opposite directions. Milwaukee enters June as winners of six of their last eight and have opened up a six-game lead in the National League Central, and are coming off of a season-high 23 hits (including five from Christian Yelich) on Friday evening. The White Sox, mean
  
  Read more

• Brewers beat White Sox as offense comes through to help Tobias Myers

  01-06-2024 05:19 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Teams traded leads multiple times before Brewers managed to put White Sox away late Box Score
  The Brewers brought an offensive barrage to American Family Field on Friday night, defeating the Chicago White Sox by a final of 12-5 after both teams took and retook the lead in what appeared to be a back-and-forth battle early before Milwaukee put the game away.
  The Crew struck first off starter Erick Fedde. After failing to do anything with the bases loaded and one out i
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #57: Milwaukee Brewers (33-23) vs. Chicago White Sox (15-42)

  01-06-2024 01:35 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports South Siders head to Milwaukee as Brewers face second Chicago team of the week Following a huge series win over the Chicago Cubs, the Brewers are set to host the other Chicago team, the White Sox, beginning Friday night.
  Tobias Myers takes the hill for the Crew against Erick Fedde for the White Sox. Rhys Hoskins returns from the injured list as Owen Miller is optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Hoskins bats sixth and is the DH with Jake Bauers batting fifth as the fi
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Power ranking the top Brewers seasons in franchise history

  31-05-2024 18:30 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Rick Wood / USA TODAY NETWORK The bulk of Milwaukee’s best years have come in the 21st century The Brewers have had plenty of success over the course of the last 15ish years. While the franchise is more than 200 games under .500 in its 50-plus year history, the Crew have finished above .500 in 11 of the last 17 seasons and made the playoffs five times in the last six years, with additional playoff appearances in 2008 and 2011.Without further ado, let’s power rank the top 10 seasons i
  
  Read more

• Gary Sánchez plays hero again as Brewers take series over Cubs

  30-05-2024 22:34 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Back and forth game goes to the Brewers after Sánchez’s eighth-inning home run. Box Score
  It’s been a struggle for the Brewers to get to 10 games over .500. In each of their previous attempts, they fell short and took a loss. This time, they wouldn’t be denied. Not only did the Brewers get to 10 games over .500, but they did it by taking a 3-1 series victory over the Cubs and pushing the Cubs below .500 on the season.
  Colin Rea made the
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #56: Milwaukee Brewers (32-23) vs. Chicago Cubs (28-28)

  30-05-2024 18:49 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Brewers look to take three of four against Cubs in Thursday afternoon series finale The Brewers finally broke through against a Cubs starter on Wednesday night, pinning rookie Shota Imanaga with seven earned runs across 4 1⁄3 innings en route to a 10-6 win.
  Having taken two of the first three games in Milwaukee, the Brewers will look to make it three of four in Thursday’s series finale at American Family Field.
  Colin Rea gets the ball for Milwaukee opposit
  
  Read more

• Brewers DFA Mitch White, recall Kevin Herget

  30-05-2024 18:19 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports White appeared in six games with Milwaukee The Brewers have designated reliever Mitch White for assignment and recalled Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville.
  White, who was claimed off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 10th, pitched in six games for Milwaukee, in which he allowed six earned runs in 8 1⁄3 innings. He threw the last two innings in yesterday’s win versus the Cubs. The Brewers were his third team of 2024, as he appeared briefly for
  
  Read more

• Blake Perkins, Brewers put on a show in win over Cubs

  30-05-2024 04:49 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins | Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports A massive performance from Blake Perkins highlights 10-6 win Box Score
  The Brewers put together one of their most convincing offensive performances of the season in their 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs.
  The offense accrued their ten runs with contributions up and down the lineup as four different hitters had multi-hit game. The fireworks kicked off early with Christian Yelich blasting a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inn
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #55: Milwaukee Brewers (31-23) vs. Chicago Cubs (28-27)

  30-05-2024 01:37 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Crew looks to break through against rookie Shota Imanage After yet another pitchers’ duel Tuesday night, the Brewers will go for a win Wednesday evening to guarantee at least a series split in the four-game set with the Cubs.
  Bryse Wilson is on the hill for Milwaukee, with rookie Shota Imanaga to counter for Chicago. Joey Ortiz is in the leadoff spot against the lefty, followed by William Contreras and Christian Yelich. Gary Sanchez bats fifth as the DH with J
  
  Read more

• Brewers drop game two to Cubs, lose 6-3 in extras

  29-05-2024 04:51 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports For the second straight night, a pitchers’ duel ends in a lopsided score Box Score
  It was another pitchers’ duel in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, marking the second consecutive duel between the Brewers and Cubs to open up the four-game series. It also marked the second consecutive pitchers’ duel with Freddy Peralta on the hill for the Brewers, as he was on the wrong end of a 1-0 loss last week against the Marlins.
  Both Peralta and Cubs starter Ben Br
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #54: Milwaukee Brewers (31-22) vs. Chicago Cubs (27-27)

  28-05-2024 23:56 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Mark Hoffman / USA TODAY NETWORK Brewers go for second straight win against Cubs Tuesday evening After a long pitchers’ duel ended in a big five-run eighth inning that led the Brewers to victory, the Crew will go for their second straight win against the Cubs on Tuesday night at American Family Field.
  Brice Turang moves up to the leadoff spot, followed by William Contreras and Christian Yelich, who is at DH. Sal Frelick, Jackson Chourio, and Blake Perkins make up the outfield and the botto
  
  Read more

• What’s going to happen with Willy Adames?

  28-05-2024 17:00 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The shortstop will be a free agent after the season Willy Adames is a good player, a 28-year-old with almost 20 career WAR, a very good defensive shortstop who is a streaky hitter but who has had an OPS+ of at least 109 in five of his seven seasons (including 2024). He’s had at least three WAR in each of his three seasons as a Brewer, including 2021, when he was traded to Milwaukee in late May, and he’s on pace to have about four this year.
  Adames will
  
  Read more

• Brewers win pitcher’s duel in first of four versus Cubs

  28-05-2024 00:38 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Eighth inning rally gives Brewers a 5-1 victory Box Score
  With just 3.5 games separating the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs atop the National League Central, this week’s four-game series is a big one. It also happens to be Craig Counsell’s first time back in Milwaukee since his heel turn, and Brewers fans wasted no time letting him know how they felt, booing him heartily as he and Pat Murphy exchanged lineups before the
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #53: Milwaukee Brewers (30-22) vs. Chicago Cubs (27-26)

  27-05-2024 20:19 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Memorial Day Weekend ends with the Cubbies coming to town The Milwaukee Brewers welcome the Chicago Cubs to town for the first time in 2024 as Memorial Day Weekend comes to a close. This marks the first appearance for Craig Counsell at American Family Field as the Cubs manager, and he’ll surely receive plenty of boos from the Milwaukee faithful.
  On the hill for the Crew is left-handed rookie Robert Gasser, who is coming off the worst start of his young career. W
  
  Read more

• Brewers lose series finale, 2-1, in the margins

  26-05-2024 22:15 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers | Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Crew isn’t able to muster enough offense as they can’t finish sweep Box Score
  In a tightly contested matchup, the Brewers ultimately dropped the series finale to the Boston Red Sox in a 2-1 loss.
  The pitching from both teams was impressive, making each scoring opportunity precious. The Brewers only put together a few threatening situations, making it difficult to build much of a cushion. The team went 1-for-8 with RISP, but
  
  Read more

• Brewers lose series finale, 1-2, in the margins

  26-05-2024 22:15 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers | Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Five-run second, strong pitching performance from Colin Rea guide Brewers to victory Box Score
  In a tightly contested matchup, the Brewers ultimately dropped the series finale to the Boston Red Sox in a 2-1 loss.
  The pitching from both teams was impressive, making each scoring opportunity precious. The Brewers only put together a few threatening situations, making it difficult to build much of a cushion. The team went 1-for-8 with RISP
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #52: Milwaukee Brewers (30-21) @ Boston Red Sox (26-26)

  26-05-2024 18:32 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Brewers outfielders Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins, Sal Frelick | Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Brewers look for sweep against Boston The Brewers will look to clinch the sweep Sunday afternoon with their finale against the Boston Red Sox.
  After two solid wins, the Brewers will send Tobias Myers to the mound. The righty has pitched to a 5.00 ERA this season in five appearances, including four starts. His last start was on May 9 against the Cardinals, a four-inning outing in which he allowed a si
  
  Read more

• Brewers take game two in Boston, 6-3

  26-05-2024 01:01 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Five-run second, strong pitching performance from Colin Rea guide Brewers to victory Box Score
  The Brewers took game two of the three-game set in Boston, defeating the Red Sox 6-3 at Fenway Park to clinch the series win Saturday afternoon.
  For the second straight day, Jared Koenig started the game as Milwaukee’s opener, but he had much better results this time around after allowing a hit and a walk in 2⁄3 of an inning. Across 1 1⁄3 innings, he was
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #51: Milwaukee Brewers (29-21) @ Boston Red Sox (26-25)

  25-05-2024 21:39 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Crew looks to take series in Boston After a strong all-around win on Friday night at Fenway, the Brewers will look to clinch the series with another win on Saturday afternoon.
  For the second consecutive game, Jared Koenig is the scheduled starter for the Brewers as an opener. He becomes just the second Brewer to start consecutive games, joining Zack Greinke, who started three straight in 2012 after being ejected in the first inning of one game before starting the
  
  Read more

• Brewers take first game of series at Fenway Park

  25-05-2024 04:00 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Milwaukee wins behind nice outing from Wilson and balanced offensive effort Box Score
  The Milwaukee Brewers began their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox tonight with a feel-good win. The Brewers’ best offensive players produced in a big way, and four pitchers combined to allow just two runs while striking out ten.
  After struggling badly in two of three games against the Miami Marlins earlier this week, the Milwaukee offense looked to get their of
  
  Read more

• Game Thread #50: Milwaukee Brewers (28-21) @ Boston Red Sox (26-24)

  25-05-2024 00:10 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Brewers open three-game series at Fenway Park Coming off of a disappointing series in Miami, the Milwaukee Brewers will start a three-game series in Boston this evening to wrap up their current nine-game, 10-day road trip. The Brewers will “start” Jared Koenig in this one, though he is functioning as an opener for Bryse Wilson. For the Red Sox, Kutter Crawford will be on the mound.
  Crawford, who is 28 and right-handed, has h
  
  Read more

• Brewers call up reliever Enoli Paredes

  24-05-2024 21:49 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Bradley Blalock optioned back to Double-A The Brewers have called up right-hander Enoli Paredes from Triple-A Nashville. Bradley Blalock, who did not appear in a game with the Brewers, was optioned back to Double-A Biloxi.
  RHP Enoli Paredes selected from Triple-A Nashville.
  RHP Bradley Blalock optioned to Double-A Biloxi. pic.twitter.com/xcR3LjI64C— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) May 24, 2024
  Paredes, who pitched 32 1/3 innings for the Houston Astros from 202
  
  Read more

• Breaking T Memorial Day sale starts now!

  24-05-2024 15:25 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Breaking T is offering 15% off sitewide through the holiday weekend Our friends at Breaking T have options for all of your Brewers and other sporting apparel needs! Now through Monday, May 27 at midnight, they’re offering 15% off sitewide with promo code MDW24.
  Click the link here to automatically apply the discount at checkout. You can check out all of the great options at their website. This includes some of the latest Brewers gear, such as this awesome Cream
  
  Read more

• Behind Robert Gasser’s early success

  24-05-2024 15:00 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Despite only seven strikeouts in 16 innings, Gasser’s had success in limiting hard contact Just about nobody could have predicted that Robert Gasser’s stats through his first three MLB starts would be as follows: 2-0, 2.65 ERA, 18 hits allowed, six runs (five earned) allowed, one walk, six strikeouts, three hit batters, 3.13 FIP, and 1.118 WHIP over 17 innings.
  Despite having been a high strikeout guy throughout his minor league career — 369 strikeou
  
  Read more

• How Milwaukee’s starting pitching situation has shaken out since 2000

  23-05-2024 23:25 via brewcrewball.com
  
  Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The Brewers have used 10 starting pitchers so far this season. How much of an outlier is that? It’s been a rough season for the Brewers starting rotation. Through 49 games, the Brewers have already used 10 different starting pitchers. So far, the Brewers have lost Wade Miley for the season. They have also placed Jakob Junis, DL Hall, and Joe Ross on the IL with injuries. That also doesn’t include Brandon Woodruff, who is rehabbing this season from shoulder
  
  Read more

Follow @Brewers_news_ on Twitter!