Milwaukee Brewers

By KLSnow On this day in 1969, the Seattle Pilots fired Joe Schultz, the first manager in franchise history, after just one season. Dave Bristol took over and managed the club for their first three seasons in Milwaukee. Also, on this day in 1989, Robin Yount won his second American League MVP Award, th...

By KLSnow Craig Counsell hugs Alcides Escobar while Prince Fielder hugs Felipe Lopez after the Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the season's final game Sunday. Happy birthday today to Alex Diaz, who spent parts of the 1992, 1993 and 1994 seasons as a Brewer and turns 41 today.

By KLSnow Cubs: Claimed pitcher Thomas Diamond off waivers from the Rangers. On this day in 1999, three Brewer pitchers appeared in the game (Hideo Nomo, Mike Myers and David Weathers), and each allowed a home run to Steve Finley as the D-Backs beat the Brewers 9-1.

By KLSnow Was Sadowski aided by the sun? Ryan Braun has some suggestions for improving the environment for hitters during day games at Miller Park. Prince Fielder, as you may recall, also complained about the glare through the outfield panels last week. The glare wasn't strong enough to prevent the...

By Jordan M More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP 1 day ago: Cleveland Indians pitcher Greg Aquino wipes his head during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Cleveland. The Brewers won 9-8. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

CUBS 4, BREWERS 2: At Milwaukee, Alfonso Soriano hit a towering two-run homer in a four-run third inning and Chicago beat Milwaukee to avoid a series sweep. ► ROCKIES 3, MARLINS 2: At Denver, Aaron Cook pitched six solid innings and Troy Tulowitzki ... Cincinnati Reds - Log Cabin Democrat

Pittsburgh (12-14) lost 8-5 to Milwaukee on Tuesday for its 17th straight loss to the Brewers. After starting 11-7, the Pirates have dropped seven of eight and three straight on the road. "It's frustrating - that's all I've got," outfielder Brandon ...

 PA It was Chris Duffy. For the Brewers. "You build those real good clubhouse friendships," Duffy said, talking about how he enjoyed catching up with old Pirates pals in this Miller Park series. "It kind of brought me back a little. ... Andy laroche getting in groove Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

When the Milwaukee Brewers opened the season in San Francisco Tuesday, all of the talk was about young pitcher Yovani Gallardo and Manny Parra stepping up for departed aces CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets. Can Gallardo stay healthy and take that next step ...

By KLSnow So, barring inclement weather, Jason Kendall will start his second season as the Brewers' catcher tomorrow. The second of how many, you ask? Well, Kendall says he'd like to play six seasons in Milwaukee, which would keep him in a Brewer uniform through his fortieth birthday and give him a g...

At the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs game yesterday the Commissioner stated, “It’s been an interesting experience for me in the respect that we’ve cleaned the game up. I’m proud of where we are.” However he admits that there is still work to be ...

By noreply@blogger.com (Wrigleyville) May 12: Brewers fans declare the Cubs to be "playing over their heads" after they lose four straight series. May 13: The elderly halfheartedly hope for a Cubs World Series before they die. May 15: Cubs sign Jim Edmonds, much to many people's chagrin.

BF: You came up through the Braves' system, how did the Braves get to you? BF: I sure do, I remember Grady from his days as the Red Sox manager. BF: How did you get to Milwaukee? BF: What stands out from your season with the Brewers? BF: The Brewers let you go the next spring, what happened there?

Filed under: Brewers, Yankees, MLB Biz, MLB Fans, MLB GossipIn and around the city of Cleveland, there's a great deal of consternation regarding the fanhood of one LeBron James. He is, as has been noted in the past, a "huge" Yankees "fan". Okay, he's actually definitely a pinstripper, but m...

Three members of the Brewerfan.net staff picked Matt LaPorta, who very well may have taken home this award had he not been traded as the major cog in the Sabathia deal. One took Alcides Escobar, who split the player of the year honors from the Milwaukee Brewers official minor league awards wi...

 - JJ Hardy, Milwaukee Brewers - Hardy was drafted only a little higher than Drew (ADP 145), but he also had a very good year. He posted 24 HRs, ...

By KLSnow Friday: Brewers 5, Cubs 1 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score Saturday: Cubs 7, Brewers 3 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score Sunday: Brewers 3, Cubs 1 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score After the game, Tom H. got quotes from Doug Melvin, Ben Sheets, Dale Sveum, Dave Bush and Craig Counsell.

The Braves Show Prince Fielder hit a two-out, two-run homer, boosting the Brewers to a 7-5 victory. The Pirates extended their losing streak at Miller Park to 13 games. ... Tue. Final: Brewers 7, Pirates 5 Newsradio 620 Pittsburgh Pirates News - The Braves Show

By Dejan Kovacevic MILWAUKEE -- The Pirates made Milwaukee mighty nervous -- the city and its baseball team -- but Prince Fielder's monster, two-run home ... Tue. Final: Brewers 7, Pirates 5 Newsradio 620 Pittsburgh Pirates News - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

By Chris(gbfan001@gmail.com) What a weekend of mixed emotions for Wisconsin sports fans. The Brewers are not dead but they are on life support the Phillies have an incredibly easy final 4 series Atlanta, Florida Atlanta and Washington. Plus the Brewers have to start playing better and I do not know if that is possible

Unlike 2007, when Milwaukee started the year with the Majors' best record at 24-10, the Brewers began 2008 by going 20-24. Ryan Braun and Fielder were ... Brewers bounce Yost Chicago Tribune Milwaukee Is Center of Intrigue in NL Races New York Times

 CA - The Brewers made a shift and are starting Dave Bush tonight against Rich Harden and the Cubs. Bush has a much better record on the road than Manny Parra, ... Sports Watch WANE Dodgers win in 12th, inch closer to NL West crown Contra Costa Times

By Jeff Sackmann Long story short, we're looking at two great starting rotations.  It's no surprise that these teams have the two best records in the National League, and are among the top five in baseball.  Looking solely at simple peripherals, the Brewers guys may have the edge, and as I mentioned, anothe...

By dixieflatline John Curtis was a major league pitcher for 15 seasons and has been in the Brewers organization for six years now.  He is currently the pitching coach for the Single-A West Virginia Power.  Some general information can be found at my THT article here.  When he describes a pitcher's stuff as "av...

By battlekow RW: Well, I heard from all the clubs, but I guess the Yankees, Orioles, Diamondbacks, and Brewers showed the most [interest]. BCB: Who were you a fan of growing up? The Braves? BCB: Speaking of the College World Series, you ran into the Fresno State buzzsaw. How did you take that?

By battlekow BCB: I've heard that the players the Indians have to choose from will change depending on how well Sabathia does for the Brewers and how well the Brewers do the rest of the season. Do you know anything about that? BCB: It seems like Jeremy Jeffress is getting more grounders this year too. Is he d...

By Jeff Sackmann Melvin: I talked to CC last night, doesn't want days at home, wants to be in dugout tonight. It's very encouraging. He knows a few of our players, Riske, who said there's a guy in Cleveland that may be available. I can only listen because of tampering.

Enroute to finishing its three-game sweep of the Pirates, Milwaukee amassed a club-record 12 extra-base hits, including nine doubles. ... TRIBUNE-REVIEW Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Nady, McLouth diverging in All-Star bids Pittsburgh Pirates News

By Rob(noreply@blogger.com) Via BTF comes this gem of Robothal genuflecty silliness, a possible trade for C.C. Sabathia: The Brewers aren't the only team pushing hard for Indians left-hander C.C. Sabathia. The Dodgers also are heavily in the mix, according to major-league sources.

By Jim McLennan Oh, well: the first three games of this series have gone pretty much the way I expected. Hopefully the fourth will as well, with Webb taking the mound tomorrow. As a thought, I'm wondering if we'll adjust the schedule between now and the All-Star break. If we keep the normal rotation, he'll pit...

By battlekow BCB: You're in Arizona now? GS: Yeah. BCB: Did you go to many [Class A Kannapolis Intimidators] minor league games growing up? BCB: The Brewers love guys with changeups. Have they talked to you about refining that yet? BCB: Is there anything else you want Brewers fans to know?

By battlekow BCB: Are you in Arizona now? BCB: So, did you know the Brewers were interested in drafting you before they did? CK: The Reds, Cardinals, and Cubs were the most interested. BCB: Oh so you're a Cardinals fan? Well, better than the Cubs, I suppose.

By battlekow BCB: Are there any major league pitchers you pattern yourself after? BCB: As long as you're not a Cubs fan! EF: (laughs) I’m a complete Brewers fan now. BCB: Did you see the Sports Illustrated picture of J.J. Hardy and Corey Hart playing ping pong?

Brewers 1, Braves 0: At Milwaukee, Rickie Weeks delivered a run-scoring triple in the eighth inning to send the Brewers past Atlanta. ... Santana pitches struggling Mets past Marlins The Associated Press Around the NL Arizona Daily Star

By KLSnow Brewers Bar has raised a straw man and beaten the crap out of it, saying that "many people" feel race was a factor in the Brewers decision to sign Ryan Braun to a long term contract before Prince Fielder. Does anyone out there know anyone who thinks that? I don't. I'm listing Scott Boras as the pr...

Tuesday's results  WA - Brewers 5, Dodgers 3: At Milwaukee, Ryan Braun delivered another big hit and Eric Gagne made a bid to reclaim his job as the Brewers' closer in a victory ...

Ryan Braun Ethan Riepl Corey Hart Brad Jiles Rickie Weeks Jamie Siegel Pitcher of the Year Ben Sheets Brad Jiles Manny Parra Ethan Riepl Minor League Impact Player Minor League Sleeper East: Phillies. Central: Cubs. West: Arizona. Wildcard: Brewers. Brad Jiles

By Marty McSuperFly The Brewers face Oakland today, and I have no idea who is playing.  As soon as a lineup hits the tubes of the Internet, I'll include it below the jump. Oh, and speaking of poor outfield play, I bet we see Gabe Gross in right today while Corey Hart takes in a tour of the Grand Canyon.  I'd also guess it...

By Jeff For the record, my projections have Mota pitching 68 innings with an ERA of 4.48, 25 walks and 48 strikeouts.  Wise projects with an ERA of 4.56, 61 IP, 20 walks and 42 K's.  I would've thought Wise would come out a little better, but that's a projection for Miller Park with the Brewers defense, so...

Gagne finalizes $10M, 1-year contract with Brewers  PA - Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday, giving the Brewers a potential replacement for All-Star reliever Francisco ... Massarelli steps down as manager Washington Observer Reporter

By Al Since the Cubs had the day off yesterday -- and apparently, I didn't miss much by missing most of the Brewers' 13-5 blowout of the Cardinals -- I decided to take in this new film, particularly since it was free (a DGA sponsored screening). I'll have the usual game post this afternoon. Go Cubs!

The Braves just threw a minor-leaguer who had elbow surgery at the Brewers Thursday night. But seeing as how the Brewers went 0-for-7 with runners in ... COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS Chicago Sun-Times Brewers, Cubs going to the wire Gary Post Tribune Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Tribune

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Prince Fielder hits 40th home run as Brewers win 7-4 to sweep Pirates The Canadian Press, MILWAUKEE - Brewers sweep Pirates Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription) Suppan off to shaky start in September Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription) Rotoworld.com - ESPN

Jenkins, Gross help Brewers snap skid Aurora Beacon News, IL - AP MILWAUKEE -- Gabe Gross and Geoff Jenkins each hit three-run homers to lead Milwaukee past the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 Saturday night, ending the Brewers' ... Cubs stay in first place Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Wednesday's results  WA - Cardinals 8, Brewers 3: At Milwaukee, Albert Pujols hit his 275th career home run and new St. Louis Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro kept the Brewers' bats ... Tuesday's results The Spokesman Review all 2 news articles

Sheets said he's noticed more Brewers fans around the league this year than he has in the past. "One guy said 'Oh yeah, I'ma Brewers fan,' the same guy I ... Baseball has tinkered too much with the Midsummer Classic San Diego Union Tribune

Prince Fielder was voted the NL starting first baseman, while shortstop J.J. Hardy, starting pitcher Ben Sheets and closer Francisco Cordero were also named to the game. Milwaukee's four All-Star representatives are most in the National League and their most since 1983 when shortstop Ro...

Sosa snaps slump as Rangers top Brewers Chicago Sun-Times, IL - Sammy Sosa went 3-for-5 with an RBI double that capped a four-run fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers held off the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 9-6 Friday ... Friday night's Major League Baseball summaries KRIS-TV

Brewers 7, Cubs 5: In Milwaukee, Chicago lost for the first time in three games since manager Lou Piniella was suspended and Brewers starter Claudio Vargas ... NL Report: Braves, Marlins Split Doubleheader; Underdog Bettors ... Bodog Beat Braves, Marlins salvage a split Biloxi Sun Herald

Philadelphia Daily NewsBrewers' skid hits 6 games  PA - MILWAUKEE - Andruw Jones hit the 350th home run of his career, and Chuck James tied a career high with eight strikeouts for the Atlanta Braves in a 2-1 win ... Cox, Braves see light at the end of the tunnel Philadelphia Daily News