FOX Sports Wisconsin to re-air Brewers' 2019 season opener on Thursday

FOX Sports Wisconsin to re-air Brewers' 2019 season opener on Thursday

MILWAUKEE -- FOX Sports Wisconsin on Thursday, March 26 will celebrate what would have been Opening Day 2020 by re-airing the Brewers’ 2019 season opener against the St.

MILWAUKEE -- FOX Sports Wisconsin on Thursday, March 26 will celebrate what would have been Opening Day 2020 by re-airing the Brewers’ 2019 season opener against the St.

'What we live for:' At spring training, Brewers hosted kids who battled back from health struggles

'What we live for:' At spring training, Brewers hosted kids who battled back from health struggles

PHOENIX -- Every Major League baseball player dreams of being a big-league player as a kid, and before spring training was canceled due to the coronavirus, two Wisconsin kids got to live that dream."I didn't know what to expect," said Danielle Petersen, mother of Evan Petersen.At 10 a.m. in Phoenix, 13-year-old Kayden Schmidt of Bayside and 10-year-old Evan Petersen of Oconto walked off the bus and into the Brewers spring training facility.

PHOENIX -- Every Major League baseball player dreams of being a big-league player as a kid, and before spring training was canceled due to the coronavirus, two Wisconsin kids got to live that dream."I didn't know what to expect," said Danielle Petersen, mother of Evan Petersen.At 10 a.m. in Phoenix, 13-year-old Kayden Schmidt of Bayside and 10-year-old Evan Petersen of Oconto walked off the bus and into the Brewers spring training facility.

'He's fired up:' Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes eyes better results in 2020

'He's fired up:' Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes eyes better results in 2020

MILWAUKEE -- The baseball season is on hold for now, but when players are finally able to take the field, it'll be a new beginning in many ways.

MILWAUKEE -- The baseball season is on hold for now, but when players are finally able to take the field, it'll be a new beginning in many ways.

Brewers, other MLB teams donating $1M each to stadium staff

Brewers, other MLB teams donating $1M each to stadium staff

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers, along with the other 29 teams in Major League Baseball, will donate $1 million each to employees impacted by the delayed start to the MLB season.MLB made announced the donation -- which will total $30 million -- Tuesday, March 17.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers, along with the other 29 teams in Major League Baseball, will donate $1 million each to employees impacted by the delayed start to the MLB season.MLB made announced the donation -- which will total $30 million -- Tuesday, March 17.

Technology allows Brewers pitchers to analyze their throws: 'Helps them sharpen their stuff'

Technology allows Brewers pitchers to analyze their throws: 'Helps them sharpen their stuff'

PHOENIX -- With coronavirus pushing back the start of the Major League Baseball season, the Milwaukee Brewers won't take the field any time soon, but when they do, they'll have a few tricks up their sleeve.

PHOENIX -- With coronavirus pushing back the start of the Major League Baseball season, the Milwaukee Brewers won't take the field any time soon, but when they do, they'll have a few tricks up their sleeve.

MLB 'suspends spring training games, delays start of season at least 2 weeks'

MLB 'suspends spring training games, delays start of season at least 2 weeks'

MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball officials moved to delay the start of the season Thursday, March 12 by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.Opening day had been scheduled for March 26.MLB had continued to play into Thursday and the announcement came while some exhibitions were still going on, but baseball changed course after Florida Gov.

MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball officials moved to delay the start of the season Thursday, March 12 by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.Opening day had been scheduled for March 26.MLB had continued to play into Thursday and the announcement came while some exhibitions were still going on, but baseball changed course after Florida Gov.

Brewers games against Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks canceled due to weather

Brewers games against Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks canceled due to weather

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers games against the Colorado Rockies at American Family Fields of Phoenix and against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Thursday, March 12 have been canceled due to weather.Tickets for the Brewers’ game against the Rockies may be exchanged at the American Family Fields of Phoenix Box Office for a ticket to a remaining Brewers Spring Training home game.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers games against the Colorado Rockies at American Family Fields of Phoenix and against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Thursday, March 12 have been canceled due to weather.Tickets for the Brewers’ game against the Rockies may be exchanged at the American Family Fields of Phoenix Box Office for a ticket to a remaining Brewers Spring Training home game.

'Like I never left:' Brewers' Sogard, Broxton grateful 'to come back to what feels like home'

'Like I never left:' Brewers' Sogard, Broxton grateful 'to come back to what feels like home'

PHOENIX -- Home is where the heart is, and for a couple big leaguers, their hearts never seemed to leave Milwaukee, even when they played elsewhere.Saydee Sogard made it official on social media in December, with an announcement her father, Eric Sogard, was back with the Milwaukee Brewers."My family and I loved our time in Milwaukee, and, you know, the second we heard they were interested, you know, we were very excited," said Eric Sogard.He was a fan favorite when he arrived in Milwaukee in 2017."The fans were amazing, and Fan Fest, to me, always welcomed me back with open arms," said Sogard. "It's truly a second home for us."

PHOENIX -- Home is where the heart is, and for a couple big leaguers, their hearts never seemed to leave Milwaukee, even when they played elsewhere.Saydee Sogard made it official on social media in December, with an announcement her father, Eric Sogard, was back with the Milwaukee Brewers."My family and I loved our time in Milwaukee, and, you know, the second we heard they were interested, you know, we were very excited," said Eric Sogard.He was a fan favorite when he arrived in Milwaukee in 2017."The fans were amazing, and Fan Fest, to me, always welcomed me back with open arms," said Sogard. "It's truly a second home for us."

Brewers Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications

Brewers Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) announced March 10 that applications for the Allan H. “Bud” Selig, Player/Coaches and Miller Park Community Scholarship Programs are now being accepted.Applicants for the Selig Scholarship must be graduating seniors from a Wisconsin High School Class of 2020 and accepted to a Wisconsin college or university.

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) announced March 10 that applications for the Allan H. “Bud” Selig, Player/Coaches and Miller Park Community Scholarship Programs are now being accepted.Applicants for the Selig Scholarship must be graduating seniors from a Wisconsin High School Class of 2020 and accepted to a Wisconsin college or university.

1 set monthly price: Popular 'Brewers Ballpark Pass' back this season

1 set monthly price: Popular 'Brewers Ballpark Pass' back this season

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Ballpark Pass is back for another year at Miller Park, allowing fans to attend as many games as their schedule allows for one set monthly price.For just $39.99 per month, fans can gain access to a digital standing room ticket to each of the Crew’s 81 regular-season home games in 2020.

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Ballpark Pass is back for another year at Miller Park, allowing fans to attend as many games as their schedule allows for one set monthly price.For just $39.99 per month, fans can gain access to a digital standing room ticket to each of the Crew’s 81 regular-season home games in 2020.

Christian Yelich will be paid deferred money by Brewers until 2042

Christian Yelich will be paid deferred money by Brewers until 2042

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee will be paying Christian Yelich until 2042, when the All-Star outfielder is 50 years old.Yelich's $215 million, nine-year contract with the team calls for Brewers to defer $4 million each year from his $26 million annual salary from 2022-28.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee will be paying Christian Yelich until 2042, when the All-Star outfielder is 50 years old.Yelich's $215 million, nine-year contract with the team calls for Brewers to defer $4 million each year from his $26 million annual salary from 2022-28.

'Sentimental and nostalgic:' Ryan Braun reflects on potential 'last 1st day' of Cactus League

'Sentimental and nostalgic:' Ryan Braun reflects on potential 'last 1st day' of Cactus League

PHOENIX -- Ryan Braun made his Cactus League debut Sunday, March 8 with just over two weeks until Opening Day, and FOX6 News caught up with No. 8 in Arizona as he reflected on the possibility he experienced his "last first day" of spring training."I think it makes me a little more sentimental and nostalgic," said Braun. "Even just driving in today, thinking that this could be my last first day is just a weird thought."The sun may have been brighter, the grass greener, and the smiles more noticeable for Braun when he arrived at spring training."It definitely changes my perspective a little bit," said Braun. "I think it will make me appreciate all of the little things, knowing there's a possibility, at least, that this is the last time I'll experience all these things as an active player.

PHOENIX -- Ryan Braun made his Cactus League debut Sunday, March 8 with just over two weeks until Opening Day, and FOX6 News caught up with No. 8 in Arizona as he reflected on the possibility he experienced his "last first day" of spring training."I think it makes me a little more sentimental and nostalgic," said Braun. "Even just driving in today, thinking that this could be my last first day is just a weird thought."The sun may have been brighter, the grass greener, and the smiles more noticeable for Braun when he arrived at spring training."It definitely changes my perspective a little bit," said Braun. "I think it will make me appreciate all of the little things, knowing there's a possibility, at least, that this is the last time I'll experience all these things as an active player.

Freddy Peralta gets $1.17M signing bonus in $15.5M Brewers deal

Freddy Peralta gets $1.17M signing bonus in $15.5M Brewers deal

PHOENIX — Milwaukee pitcher Freddy Peralta gets a signing bonus of $1,174,800 as part of his $15.5 million, five-year contract with the Brewers, a deal with two club options that could be worth $30 million over seven seasons.Under the deal announced Feb. 28, Peralta's signing bonus is payable within 60 days of the contract's approval by Major League Baseball.

PHOENIX — Milwaukee pitcher Freddy Peralta gets a signing bonus of $1,174,800 as part of his $15.5 million, five-year contract with the Brewers, a deal with two club options that could be worth $30 million over seven seasons.Under the deal announced Feb. 28, Peralta's signing bonus is payable within 60 days of the contract's approval by Major League Baseball.