Adrian Houser strong, Brewers stop White Sox' 6-game win streak with 1-0 victory

Milwaukee held struggling star Christian Yelich out of the lineup, with the 2018 NL MVP and two-time defending NL batting champion mired in a season-opening 3-for-34 slump.

Brewers threatened in 8th, 9th, but couldn't tie game; White Sox win 3-2

The White Sox have won six consecutive games for the first time since April 2017 as they attempt to snap a string of seven straight losing seasons.

'A ballet of emotions:' Brewers fans eager for opener after weekend series vs. Cardinals postponed

Milwaukee Brewers fans described a roller coaster of emotions after the team's weekend series vs. the Cardinals was postponed due to COVID-19. The Crew finally played their home opener Monday night at Miller Park.

Brewers-Cardinals series at Miller Park postponed due to COVID-19

The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday announced the postponement of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals -- marking the postponement of the entire weekend series.

Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the 2020 MLB season, according to a release from the organization Saturday, August 1. 

'We have to back them:' With Brewers' home opener postponed, fans express concern, support

Milwaukee Brewers fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the team take the diamond at Miller Park -- the decision to postpone the home opener met with mixed reviews.

Brewers rally past Pirates 6-5 in 11 innings: 'We did a lot right in the ninth'

PITTSBURGH  — Eric Sogard doubled home Brock Holt in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a rain-delayed 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.The Brewers trailed by four entering the ninth but took advantage of another shaky performance by the Pittsburgh bullpen to force extra innings.

Racing Sausages adopt travel schedule, will show up at variety of 'surprise' locations

MILWAUKEE -- The beloved Johnsonville Famous Racing Sausages will adopt a travel schedule to start the 2020 season, showing up at a variety of “surprise” locations throughout the Milwaukee-area to stage the cherished 6th inning tradition.On select home game dates, a race from a different, unique location will be shown on the scoreboard in the middle of the 6th frame.

Milwaukee Brewers fall to Cubs 9-1; Chicago takes 2 of 3 in opening series

CHICAGO — Tyler Chatwood pitched three-hit ball over six innings, Willson Contreras homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 on Sunday, July 26 to take two of three in their opening series.Chatwood (1-0) gave the Cubs just the sort of outing they were looking for after working mostly out of the bullpen last season.

Yelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchup

CHICAGO — Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday.Without fans at Wrigley Field, players from both NL Central rivals could be heard shouting toward each other from their dugouts before the start of the fourth inning.All-Star catcher Willson Contreras seemed to be barking the loudest from the warning track in front of the Cubs dugout, and several players from both sides popped out onto dirt near their benches.

Brewers fall 3-0 in season opener as Cubs' Hendricks pitches complete game

CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks convinced new manager David Ross to let him finish a three-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered and dished out hand sanitizer, and the Chicago Cubs started the season by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Friday night.Ian Happ also had a two-run drive and Ross got his first victory as a big league manager as the Cubs opened this pandemic-shortened 60-game season without fans at Wrigley Field.Showing off an improved curveball, Hendricks struck out nine and walked none in his first career opening-day start and fourth career shutout.Orlando Arcia had each of Milwaukee's hits off Hendricks (1-0).

'Breath of fresh air:' Baseball fans rejoice as Milwaukee Brewers' season gets underway

MILWAUKEE -- It's roughly four months later than usual, but Milwaukee Brewers fans -- and bars -- were happy to see the Crew back in action for Opening Day on Friday, July 24.Regardless of the score, the game is a sign of hope for fans.

'Push the envelope:' Brewers, fans prepare for a baseball season unlike any other

MILWAUKEE -- Baseball is back, but its fans will be "juuussst a bit outside" — the stadium.Like nearly everything else, COVID-19 is changing how you will enjoy America's favorite pastime.

Major League Baseball on Fox will have virtual crowd, noise and the wave

LOS ANGELES -- Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.The network revealed on Thursday that it will include computer-generated fans in the stands beginning with their three games on Saturday.